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Provision of Security Systems Services

Bedford College

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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31 Jul 2026 at 15:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Jul 2026 at 12:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 17:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College procured security systems services across its campuses in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The requirement covers the testing and evaluation of security equipment and regular service activity for the buildings identified in the tender pack. A single provider is required to serve all campuses, with the aim of securing efficient, high-quality service and best value. The buyer is Bedford College, a public undertaking. The service is classified as testing and evaluation of security equipment (CPV 73431000), within the wider services category. This opportunity is relevant to security systems companies able to provide consistent coverage across a multi-campus estate, rather than suppliers offering only equipment or support at one individual site.

The procurement is complete and was run as a below-threshold open competition. Infinity Secure Solutions Ltd was awarded the contract on 9 July 2026 for £54,255 excluding VAT (£65,106 including VAT). The contract period is 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, with three optional 12-month extensions allowing a maximum end date of 31 July 2030. The original estimated value was £200,000 excluding VAT (£240,000 including VAT). One lot was awarded, and one bid was received. Evaluation weighted price at 65%, proposed service delivery at 15%, safeguarding at 10%, social and environmental considerations at 5%, and company policy overview at 5%. The lot was identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This award demonstrates demand from Bedford College for a single security systems provider capable of servicing multiple campuses across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need operational capacity to coordinate regular work across all buildings, test and evaluate security equipment, and deliver consistent service standards at estate-wide scale. The evaluation gives substantial importance to competitive pricing, but also rewards a clear service delivery approach, safeguarding arrangements, social and environmental policies, and wider company policies. Suppliers should therefore be able to evidence dependable multi-site mobilisation, robust safeguarding practice, practical service procedures and policies that support responsible delivery. The requirement is suitable for both SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, provided they can meet the single-provider scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Systems Services

Notice Description

Bedford College is seeking an efficient and high-quality security systems service across campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions. Information in respect of the buildings to be covered at each campus and required regularity is included within the tender pack. The security systems company must show best value; and deliver a consistently high level of service. A single provider is required to serve all campuses. The contract is offered on a 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year basis - up to a maximum of four years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072858-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£54,255 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedford College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Infinity Secure Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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