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Provision of Manned Guard Security

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

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15 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the City of Glasgow College for the "Provision of Manned Guard Security" falls under the Education industry category. The location of this procurement is within Glasgow, specifically at the City of Glasgow College, UKM82 region. This process has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 3rd August 2025. The procurement method was limited, utilising a direct award through the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 1 for Guarding and Key Holding services. The procurement did not involve a prior call for competition, highlighting its nature as an award without prior publication.

This tender creates significant opportunities for security service providers, particularly those capable of providing manned guard services. Given the award to MITIE Security Limited, a large-scale security firm, it suggests that businesses ready to compete in similar procurements should possess significant capabilities and a track record in security services. Companies that are part of established frameworks like Scotland Excel are well-positioned to engage in such direct award opportunities. This contract, valued at £686,479, provides substantial growth potential for businesses in the security services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Manned Guard Security

Notice Description

Provision of Manned Guard Security for City of Glasgow College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Manned Guard Security to City of Glasgow College

Procurement Information

The contract award is a direct award via Scotland Excel Framework Agreement - Security Services and Cash Collection - Lot 1 - Guarding and Key Holding - REF SXL 2322

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807421
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537084
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
£686,479 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Rachel Park
Contact Email
rachel.park@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413755316

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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