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title: "The Provision of Barrow Campus Security Services - AWARD"
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# The Provision of Barrow Campus Security Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46c5a8c9-a9f4-4456-8e55-dae0da51cf0b

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for providing security services at their new Barrow campus, which is expected to be completed in July 2025. This tender, titled "The Provision of Barrow Campus Security Services," falls under the security services industry category, identified by the CPV code 79710000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, indicating a competitive and transparent process. Northern Security Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £363,253, to cover services from 2nd September 2025 to 1st September 2028. Located in the North West of the UK, the University prioritises access to a 24-hour call centre and stringent security patrols to ensure safety and alarm response across the campus.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for security firms capable of offering comprehensive surveillance and patrol services. The contract is particularly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to the open procurement method, which encourages participation from a wide range of business sizes. Companies equipped with industry-standard electronic patrol monitoring systems would be well-positioned to compete and fulfil the requirements set forth by the University of Cumbria. Winning such a contract not only brings financial benefits but also enhances the supplier's reputation and expertise in handling large-scale security operations.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria are seeking a Security Firm for their new campus which is due to complete in July 2025. The company needs to ensure that the campus has access to a "24-hour call centre" where University of Cumbria life system alarm signals can be managed and responded to with nightly patrols and to undertake regular patrols of the campus and off campus sites to maintain security using industry standard electronic patrol monitoring systems, and prescribed schedules

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b26ef1-51b7-41ef-8a86-a645b86d8f5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £363,253 |
| 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 | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 3JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Bowerham |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| 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

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 13:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b26ef1-51b7-41ef-8a86-a645b86d8f5b
- 24 Apr 2025 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b26ef1-51b7-41ef-8a86-a645b86d8f5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b26ef1-51b7-41ef-8a86-a645b86d8f5b
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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