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TenderCancellation

14 Jul 2026 at 12:16

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the East Sussex College Group focuses on the provision of security services across its campuses. This tender process, identified by ESCGT002/ EPT-75667, addresses a demand within the public security services industry, classified under CPV code 75241000, and is set to serve multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Initially activated on 2nd February 2026, the tender process was scheduled to receive submissions through the YPO Portal. The main procurement category is services, managed under an open, competitive flexible procedure. However, on 14th July 2026, a tender cancellation notice was issued due to an administrative error related to the regulation standards, as it was originally set under a transitional arrangement without necessitating a contract notice.

This cancelled tender previously presented a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in public security services, with an estimated contract value of £632,000 (gross amount of £790,000). Despite its cancellation, the process highlights the potential for involvement in significant projects facilitated by public authorities like the East Sussex College Group. With the possibility of a contract period spanning up to five years, the project included options for additional services contingent on provider quality, proposing further value-added opportunities. While the tender process is now marked cancelled, organisations that align with YPO’s Building in Use Framework remain well-placed to pursue similar opportunities when they arise, leveraging their expertise in competitive and dynamic tender environments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Security Services for ESCG

Notice Description

Provision of security at all of East Sussex College Group Campuses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential for additional services though holidays as and when required.

Renewal: Potential for a 1 + 1 years extension on service depending on quality provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066169-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£632,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£632,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN21 2UF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
Ratton
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

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