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East Sussex College Security provision

East Sussex College Group

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14 Jul 2026 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the East Sussex College Security provision involved securing services for all campuses at East Sussex College Group. The industry category for this procurement was security services, as indicated by the CPV code 79710000. The procurement phase is at the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 22 April 2026, and the contracting authority was East Sussex College Group, located in Eastbourne, region UKJ22, United Kingdom. This process involved a limited procurement method under the YPO Building in Use Framework, following transitional arrangements under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Notably, no prior publication of a call for competition was required, and the award has been completed as of 14 July 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the security services sector. The contract, valued at £618,444.92, was awarded to Delta Force Group, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Rainham, UKI. Businesses that specialise in operational quality, service delivery, safeguarding, and can demonstrate added value and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. With options for extension, this type of contracted service can provide long-term engagement and potential for further collaborations within the education sector's public institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Sussex College Security provision

Notice Description

Security services for all campuses at East Sussex College Group

Lot Information

Lot 1

Security services for all campuses at East Sussex College Group

Options: 3 year contract with a 1 + 1 extension

Procurement Information

The procurement was a further competition under the YPO Building in Use Framework (000879) conducted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 transitional arrangements. No contract notice (F01/F02) was required for the call-off

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cab9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066164-2026
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
SME

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
£618,444 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Sussex College Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN21 2UF
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
Ratton
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELTA FORCE GROUP LTD

Further Information

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