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security services - manned guarding for 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025 to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process involving security services contracted for manned guarding from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025. This contract falls within the services industry category and pertains to the delivery location of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed directly, below the threshold, without competition. The process reached the award stage, where BCC Security Services, located in Birmingham, was selected as the supplier. Key dates include the contract period starting on 2 April 2024 and concluding on 31 July 2025, with the signing date recorded as 1 April 2024. The contract's gross value amounts to £114,436.80, with a net valuation of £95,364.00.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security services to engage with substantial contracts for reputable organisations like universities. Given the non-competitive, direct procurement method, businesses within the local vicinity, particularly those with a proven track record in security, could find profitable collaborations. The structured timeframe and value associated with this contract afford an excellent opening for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the educational sector, enhancing visibility and reinforcing client relationships in the Birmingham area.

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Notice Title

security services - manned guarding for 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025 to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Services Call off order for contracted security services - manned guarding for 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025 to the University of Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018975-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,364 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BCC SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

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