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title: "Provision of Security Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57f06dad-5876-455f-8ad8-9ee58acaa1da"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2017-11-01"
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# Provision of Security Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57f06dad-5876-455f-8ad8-9ee58acaa1da

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Security Services" under the selective procurement method, specifically through a restricted procedure above the threshold for contract value. This contract, valued at approximately £6,355,274, aimed to enhance the university's existing security capabilities. The contract period commenced on 4 September 2017 and concluded on 3 November 2017. The purchasing organisation is located at University Road, Highfield, Southampton, England, with the relevant post code SO17 1BJ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security services industry, particularly for those that can offer high-quality guarding services compliant with relevant legislation. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to engage as they may find this contract aligns with their capabilities in delivering expertly managed security solutions. The successful supplier, Securitas Security Services (UK) Ltd, exemplifies the type of established large-scale provider that may compete, whilst smaller firms with specific expertise or niche offerings could also leverage this contract as a stepping stone for growth in the public sector.

## Notice

The University of Southampton Security Service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year and is always available to assist students, staff and visitors on any security related issue. The purpose of this contract is for the University to partner with a Contractor who will be able to supplement the existing internal capability with additional resources or specialist support in order to provide a professionally managed, high quality security and guarding service that complies with all legislation governing the security industry and enforcing the University's security policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9334bd-84c3-445e-9dd7-b076184b36d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 3 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,355,273 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2017 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9334bd-84c3-445e-9dd7-b076184b36d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9334bd-84c3-445e-9dd7-b076184b36d0
  1st November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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