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793 - Managed Security Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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06 May 2026 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Gloucestershire has completed the procurement process for "793 - Managed Security Services," focusing on the provision of security services across all its campuses in Gloucestershire. With the procurement categorised under services, the contract was initiated through a tender process without prior publication under a limited procurement method. The contract is valued at £5,000,000 and was awarded to OCS Group UK Limited on 6 May 2026. This three-year contract, beginning 1 August 2026, offers potential extensions annually up to a five-year total. The relevant procurement stage is the award stage, and the region targeted is UKK1.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in managed security services, particularly those able to scale operations to service large, geographically dispersed organisations such as universities. Although awarded to a large supplier, the initial tender saw participation from small and medium-sized enterprises as well, signalling potential opportunities for smaller businesses in future competitions. Businesses that provide comprehensive security solutions and have experience in the education sector will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The use of electronic auction techniques in the tender process also means that companies capable of effectively employing digital bidding strategies are more likely to succeed in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

793 - Managed Security Services

Notice Description

The University invited tenders to provide managed security services across all its campuses in Gloucestershire. The contract will start on 1 August 2026 and will be for an initial term of 3 years, extendable on an annual basis up to 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Managed Security Services across all University of Gloucestershire campuses.

Options: The contract will start on 1 August 2026 and will be for an initial term of 3 years, extendable on an annual basis up to 5 years.

Procurement Information

The Invitation to Tender was issued as a Further Competition under NOE CPC Framework reference: NOE.0571 Lot 2: Managed Security Services. Contract Notice Ref: 2023/S 000-004718.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041631-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

Further Information

Notice URLs

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