This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 14:51

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 09:51

Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Yeovil College recently concluded an open procurement process for fire and security services, culminating in the award of a contract on 8th July 2026. The procurement was conducted under UK legislation 2023/54 on a below-threshold, open competition basis. Coomber Security Ltd, located in Taunton, was awarded the contract, which is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2029, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. This contract is valued at £31,695.16, with a gross amount of £38,034.19, and focuses on repair and maintenance of security equipment and installation services for fire protection. The procurement took place in Yeovil, under the industry's service category.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security and fire protection services to establish a foundational relationship with a public undertaking like Yeovil College. SMEs like Coomber Security Ltd have the advantage of competing effectively in such tenders due to the contract's scale and scope, which were specifically suited for smaller enterprises. The opportunity for contract renewal offers further potential for long-term engagement, fostering growth and stability. Companies adept in delivering high-quality service at competitive prices, emphasising customer requirements and sustainability, will find such tenders advantageous for expanding their operational footprint in the education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Yeovil College - ITT for Fire and Security Services

Notice Description

Yeovil College - Invitation to Tender for Fire and Security Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06718f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064352-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,406 Under £100K
Lots Value
£77,406 Under £100K
Awards Value
£31,695 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£31,695 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA21 4DR
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil Central
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOMBER SECURITY

Further Information

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