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DA0400 Security Services at McLeod Street Accommodation Site

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process to appoint Vigilant Protect UK Limited as the sole supplier of security services for its new student accommodation site at McLeod Street, Edinburgh. This contract, marked with the tender ID SEP539285, falls under the education industry category and involves the provision of services. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 1st September 2025. The initial contract period is set to conclude on 31st August 2026, with a potential six-month extension dependent on the University's discretion. The procurement was governed by the Scotland Excel 2322 Security Services and Cash Collection Framework, specifically under Lot 1: Guarding and Key Holding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with capabilities in manned guarding and key holding. With its sizeable contract valued at £75,000, it is ideal for large-scale security service providers such as Vigilant Protect UK Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses looking to expand within the educational sector or specific geographic areas, especially in Scotland, would find such opportunities beneficial for growth. This contract also serves as a precedent for similar future opportunities within university accommodations or related frameworks.

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Notice Title

DA0400 Security Services at McLeod Street Accommodation Site

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier for security services at a new student accommodation site located at McLeod Street, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier for security services, involving manned guarding, at the University's accommodation site at 17 McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2FD. The initial contract period is from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The University, in its sole discretion, reserves the option to extend for a further 6 months, if deemed necessary. This contract is awarded via a Direct Award procedure (non-ranked) under the Scotland Excel 2322 Security Services and Cash Collection Framework Agreement - Lot 1: Guarding and Key Holding.. This contract is awarded via a Direct Award procedure (non-ranked) under the Scotland Excel 2322 Security Services and Cash Collection Framework Agreement - Lot 1: Guarding and Key Holding.

Options: The initial contract period is from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The University, in its sole discretion, reserves the option to extend for a further 6 months, if deemed necessary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810189
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539285
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20257 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIGILANT PROTECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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