This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Security Services at Robert Gordon University, located in Aberdeen, UK, was recently concluded. The university, which operates under the governance of public law within the education sector, sought security services for its Garthdee Campus and accommodation sites. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, and the tender was in the "services" category. The procurement process moved from the tender stage, which began on 12th February 2026, with a submission deadline of 18th March 2026, to the award stage on 18th March 2026. The contract, valued at £267,776.04, was signed on 10th June 2026, and has since entered the active stage.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses in the security services industry, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Companies specializing in security with a focus on quality could benefit from contracts based on a 70% quality to 30% price award criterion. The procurement's open method was conducive to competition, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were notably successful in this tender, as evidenced by the award going to Professional Guarding Facilities Management, a Hertfordshire-based SME. The contract provides a platform for service diversification and expansion, supporting potential growth within the public sector landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

Security services at RGU,

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require security services at our Garthdee Campus, our Accommodation sites, Library and ad hoc reception cover.

Renewal: further two year optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823490
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557973
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£267,776 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4.5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSIONAL GUARDING FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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