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Star Academies - Fire and Security Services

Star Academies

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Sep 2026 at 21:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 16:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Star Academies procured fire and security services for its academies through three regional lots: the North West, West Yorkshire and West Midlands. The requirement covers a complete service package, including installation, repair, testing and planned maintenance of fire alarms, burglar alarms, security cameras, electronic security systems, locks and related equipment. Suppliers must also provide reactive maintenance and a 24-hour call-out service every day of the year across the regions they serve. Services are to be delivered in England across the named regions, for a public education trust. The work is to comply with SFG20 and covers both fire-safety and wider electronic security systems.

The procurement is complete and has reached award stage following a three-stage above-threshold competitive flexible procedure. Lot 1, North West, was awarded to SJF Electrics and EFT Systems for £1,875,000 net (£2,250,000 gross). Lot 2, West Yorkshire, was awarded to SJF Electrics and EFT Systems for £750,000 net (£900,000 gross). Lot 3, West Midlands, was awarded to Severnside Security and TP Fire and Security for £1,500,000 net (£1,800,000 gross). Awards were dated 9 September 2026, with contracts planned from 1 October 2026 to 31 August 2029 and two possible 12-month extensions. Signature was scheduled for 30 September 2026. Evaluation weighted sector experience and references at 40%, infrastructure and response at 30%, and two pricing measures at 15% each. Nine bids reached the final stage for each lot, including four from SMEs.

This award shows sustained demand from Star Academies for suppliers able to manage integrated fire and electronic security services across groups of schools and sizeable regional estates. Credible competitors would need in-house or closely controlled capability for installation, testing, planned and reactive maintenance, alarm and camera systems, electronic locks and associated security equipment. They would also need reliable regional infrastructure, rapid response arrangements and genuine 24-hour, 365-day call-out coverage. Strong evidence would include substantial education or comparable-sector experience, relevant customer references, compliant working to SFG20, clear asset-pricing and call-out-rate structures, and the operational capacity to support a dual-supplier model. The opportunity was marked as suitable for SMEs, although delivery capability and geographic coverage remain important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Star Academies - Fire and Security Services

Notice Description

Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (above threshold) compliant tender under PA2023 to appoint up to two suitable suppliers across each lot (region) in a dual sourced contract arrangement (please note that at Star's discretion a single supplier may be appointed to a lot where the scoring is strongly weighted in one supplier's favour). The suppliers selected will be able to provide a complete Fire and Security services package (including repair, installation, testing and maintenance) all in accordance with SFG20 and the final ITT documents. The supplier must also be able to provide reactive maintenance and a 24 hour call out facility 365 days/year across each lot for which they wish to bid.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North West

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions

Lot 2 - West Yorkshire

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions

Lot 3 - West Midlands

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085582-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35121000 - Security equipment

35121700 - Alarm systems

35125300 - Security cameras

44521120 - Electronic security lock

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,125,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Star Academies
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 2HT
Postcode Area
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE4 West Yorkshire, TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

S. J. F. ELECTRICS LIMITED

EFT Systems Ltd

Severnside Security Ltd

TP FIRE & SECURITY LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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