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title: "Security Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# Security Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15b3f064-fbc3-4f0d-8b6b-edc9243f2b30

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for Security Services across its campuses, covering alarm monitoring and out of hours services. This contract, classified under the Guard services category (CPV 79713000), was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement and is valued at £626,268.82. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, and the contract period spans from 10 January 2025 to 9 January 2026. The service will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with key procurement dates including the tender period end date on 6 January 2025 and the award date on 6 February 2025.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly larger firms capable of handling comprehensive campus security operations. While not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs according to the tender’s suitability criteria, well-established security service providers with experience in campus security and alarm monitoring will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Northern Security Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Carlisle, Cumbria, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the scope and scale required to fulfil the University of Cumbria's security needs.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require Security Services for each campus to provide security cover and additional duties such as alarm monitoring services and out of hours services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ce628b-cb32-449c-8175-51d613afa777 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £626,268 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £626,268 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ce628b-cb32-449c-8175-51d613afa777

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ce628b-cb32-449c-8175-51d613afa777
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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