Planning

Provision of Guarding Services

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

25 May 2026 at 14:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, classified as a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Guarding Services" at its Walton Hall Campus in Milton Keynes and additional locations in the region UKJ12. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, is set to advance to the tender stage with a future notice date of 1st November 2026. This services procurement falls under the security services category, encompassing static guarding, patrols, control room operations, lock and unlock duties, key holding, and alarm response. The contract is valued at £2,560,000 and is projected to commence on 1st August 2027, lasting until 31st July 2030, with a possibility of renewal until 31st July 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security services industry, especially those capable of providing integrated guarding solutions that cover both static and mobile operations. SMEs and larger firms with expertise in comprehensive security management, including alarm response and patrol services, would find this tender appealing. With its substantial budget and extended duration, this procurement offers potential for sustained business growth, particularly for companies seeking to expand their footprint in the educational and public sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Guarding Services

Notice Description

Provison of Guarding Services at OU Walton Hall Campus and Nation and Locations. This shall cover: * static guarding * patrols * control room operations * lock and unlocks * key holding * alarm response

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a26a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048337-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,560,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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