Planning

Security

UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 08:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Greater Manchester is initiating a procurement process for security services, with the procurement currently in the planning stage. This tender is categorised under "services" and falls within the security industry, identified by CPV code 79710000. The procurement process is aimed at securing a contract valued at approximately £4,000,000 to £4,999,999, with an expected start date for the contract on 1st September 2026, running until 31st August 2031, with a possible extension until 31st August 2032. The University, located in Bolton, UK, plans a pre-market engagement event on 20th April 2026 via Teams, with registration due by 15th April 2026. Interested businesses are encouraged to participate, with the full tender opportunities expected to be announced on 27th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services and related fields, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the contract's suitability for such organisations. Firms with experience in providing comprehensive security solutions and those capable of capitalising on the long-term service requirements of educational institutions will find this procurement particularly appealing. Engaging in the initial market engagement stage could provide valuable insights and strategic positioning advantages for businesses looking to influence tender specifications and increase their competitiveness in the upcoming procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security

Notice Description

Security Services

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement via Teams to be held at 1030 20-04-26. Participants should register by email to g.fox@greatermanchester.ac.uk no later than 1400 Wednesday 15 -04-26. Attendees are restricted to two per organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031258-2026
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
SME
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 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 GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL3 5AB
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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