This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 10:17

Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University (RGU) recently completed a procurement process for security services, awarding the contract to Professional Guarding Facilities Management. The process was under a legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024, classified under CPV code 79710000 for security services. The services are required at RGU's Garthdee Campus and various accommodation sites in Aberdeen City, within the region UKM50. The procurement followed an open procedure, covering a value of £267,776.04 and was concluded with the contract signed on 10th June 2026. The tendering stage was initially active with submissions ending on 18th March 2026, but a lot in the tender was later cancelled.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in providing security services, particularly those that can meet high-quality criteria accounting for 70% of the award decision, alongside competitive pricing. Companies specialising in security personnel, especially those with licensed SIA staff, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the technical demands of the contract. The open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions, ensures a competitive environment favourable to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), evidenced by the 24 bids submitted, all from SMEs. Such engagements provide growth avenues for firms like Professional Guarding Facilities Management and similar entities aiming to deliver services in educational sectors governed by public law.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

Security services at RGU,

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require security services at our Garthdee Campus, our Accommodation sites, Library and ad hoc reception cover.

Renewal: further two year optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£267,776 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4.5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSIONAL GUARDING FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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