--- title: "UCA - Provision of Security Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d8adc0d-4e3c-4291-83d2-cbca0dc46eca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d8adc0d-4e3c-4291-83d2-cbca0dc46eca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d8adc0d-4e3c-4291-83d2-cbca0dc46eca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d8adc0d-4e3c-4291-83d2-cbca0dc46eca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS" published: "2025-01-22" --- # UCA - Provision of Security Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d8adc0d-4e3c-4291-83d2-cbca0dc46eca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d8adc0d-4e3c-4291-83d2-cbca0dc46eca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d8adc0d-4e3c-4291-83d2-cbca0dc46eca.json) ## Summary The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is seeking a supplier for the provision of security services across its campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, and Farnham, within the Surrey and Kent regions. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for tender submissions set for 20 February 2025. The contract is valued between £5,000,000 and £7,000,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2025, concluding on 30 June 2031. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure (above threshold). The main procurement category is services, under the CPV classification code 79710000 for Security services. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to secure a long-term contract with a reputable educational institution. The scope of work includes maintaining secure environments, providing protection for staff, students, and visitors, and responding to emergency incidents. UCA is looking for a professional and proactive service provider capable of offering both scheduled and reactive security services, supporting the facilities and accommodation management teams, and fostering a pro-security culture across all campuses. This tender is particularly suitable for SMEs, providing a platform for growth and stability in the public sector. ## Notice The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has been established for over 160 years and is a passionate advocate for creative education and research. UCA offer courses in Architecture, Crafts, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Photography, Film Media, the Performing Arts and Creative Business. UCA has campuses across Surrey and Kent, specifically in Canterbury, Epsom, and Farnham. The university is seeking a supplier for the provision of security services across its sites. The Service Provider shall provide a professional, proactive, high profile and visible security service to deliver services that include, but are not limited to: o Maintain a secure environment across UCA premises o Offer protection for its staff, students and visitors o Provide a first response service to a range of situations and emergency incidents across UCA premises o Respond to security incidents across UCA premises o Provide professional integrated security services on a scheduled and reactive basis, which are efficient, effective and timely o Provide best in class professional security advice to UCA o Additional specified duties as set out in the Security Specification o Contribute to creating a pro-security culture within each Campus o Comply with UCA's Policies and Procedures as appropriate o Ensure there is a Contract Security Manager available 24/7 o Support the Facilities Management Team o Support the Accommodation Services Team o Awareness of safeguarding and the implications that may be associated In addition, UCA may have, from time to time, variable requirements for additional security which may be requested on an ad-hoc basis as its needs dictate. Requests for these ad-hoc security services shall sit outside of the core contract price but unit rates shall be determined within the tendered Schedule of Rates and shall be subject to the terms of this contract. The contract will cover the three UCA campuses in Canterbury, Epsom and Farnham including accommodation blocks on and off campus and administrative buildings located near campuses. Examples of variable services which shall be charged in addition to the core contract price include: o Additional guards for core contract duties o Additional guards for events e.g., open days etc. o Additional guards for events which may include door supervision and licensable activity e.g., events in bar venues (Farnham Campus only) o Mobile patrols to buildings which are not staffed by security personnel Additional information: Further details of this opportunity can be found on the Universities e-tendering portal at the below link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityforthecreativearts/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | 22 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS | | Locality | UK | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU9 7DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Waverley | | Electoral ward | Farnham North West | | Westminster constituency | Farnham and Bordon | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2025 at 15:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 - 22 Jan 2025 at 12:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 - 22 Jan 2025 at 12:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 - 22 Jan 2025 at 12:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 - 4 Dec 2024 at 14:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 - 4 Dec 2024 at 13:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 - 4 Dec 2024 at 13:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 - 4 Dec 2024 at 13:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 - 4 Dec 2024 at 13:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 - 4 Dec 2024 at 13:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341f16e-9547-4084-bab2-c663f1e4eee7 22nd January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityforthecreativearts/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityforthecreativearts/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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