Tender

UOW954 Security Staffing - PSQ

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 08:19

Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester is currently in the tender stage of procuring security staffing services, aiming to appoint an external supplier to work alongside university-employed security personnel in a hybrid system. This tender, titled "UOW954 Security Staffing - PSQ," falls under the security services industry category. The contract will be executed in Worcester, United Kingdom. Key milestones include an expression of interest deadline on 13th April 2026, while the award period concludes by 16th July 2026. The procurement is conducted via a competitive flexible procedure, with the initial stage requiring suppliers to complete a Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) following the thorough evaluation and shortlisting process.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in the higher education sector or public sector. The contract is valued at £3,000,000 GBP, with potential gross value reaching £3,600,000 GBP including renewals. Suitable firms should demonstrate expertise in providing reliable security services, capacity for cost-effective solutions, and staffing resources capable of meeting the university's diverse requirements. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to build partnerships with a reputable public authority - the University of Worcester - and potentially secure long-term contractual and renewal opportunities, fostering business growth and stability.

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Notice Title

UOW954 Security Staffing - PSQ

Notice Description

PSQ Stage The University of Worcester intends to tender for a contract to appoint an external supplier to provide security staffing to the University of Worcester. The University is looking to operate a hybrid system of working where both University and Contracted Security Staff work together to provide a professional, excellent security service to the University. More information is provided in the documents

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement The University of Worcester intends to tender for a contract to appoint an external supplier to provide security staffing to the University of Worcester. The University is looking to operate a hybrid system of working where both University and Contracted Security Staff work together to provide a professional, excellent security service to the University. As part of our preparation, we are undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the scope, structure and approach of the procurement process. This engagement is for information-gathering purposes only and does not form part of the formal evaluation. We are seeking early engagement with and feedback from Suppliers with: • Demonstrable expertise in delivering a reliable provision of security staff • Experience working within the Higher Education Sector/ Public Sector/Similar Experience • Capacity to plan and deliver a cost-effective solution • Staff with a variety of key competencies/Training To access the documents, if you are not already registered please could you register using the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home The system is free to access and we would encourage you to register as soon as possible

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021131-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-05-05

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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