Planning

UOW954 Security Staffing - Preliminary Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 14:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester, located in Worcester, UK, is in the planning phase of a procurement process for security staffing services. They are seeking an external supplier to implement a hybrid security system combining both university staff and contracted security personnel, ensuring a professional service for the institution. Significant dates include a deadline for preliminary market engagement on 27th February 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically "Security services" (CPV code: 79710000), and is part of a public authority - sub-central government type procurement. The planned contract period is from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with potential for renewal until 31st August 2031. The process is currently in the planning stage with a projected future notice date of 9th March 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents a substantial business growth potential for suppliers specialising in security services with expertise in the higher education and public sectors. Suppliers with the capability to deliver cost-effective and reliable security solutions are ideal candidates, particularly those with trained staff exhibiting varied competencies. This tender will require businesses that are capable of integrating seamlessly with existing university operations, positioning them well to secure long-term public sector contracts. With an estimated contract value between £3,000,000 and £3,600,000 GBP, this opportunity is substantial for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the security services industry. Businesses interested in participating are encouraged to engage in preliminary market discussions to inform the procurement approach, ensuring a competitive stand in the official tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW954 Security Staffing - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

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

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010995-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Lucy Smith
Contact Email
uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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