--- title: "Outsourced Security Services at The University of Southampton" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8cce6642-7e1e-478d-bcb1-7f28259f5784" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8cce6642-7e1e-478d-bcb1-7f28259f5784" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8cce6642-7e1e-478d-bcb1-7f28259f5784.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8cce6642-7e1e-478d-bcb1-7f28259f5784.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2021-11-05" --- # Outsourced Security Services at The University of Southampton Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cce6642-7e1e-478d-bcb1-7f28259f5784 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8cce6642-7e1e-478d-bcb1-7f28259f5784) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8cce6642-7e1e-478d-bcb1-7f28259f5784.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is currently seeking bids for the "Outsourced Security Services" tender, aimed at providing comprehensive security solutions across its campuses and associated facilities. This procurement process, classified under security services, operates under a selective method with a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender period ends on 24 November 2021, with the contract effective from 3 September 2022 until 2 September 2027. Interested suppliers must register on the In-Tend e-tendering platform to participate, and the estimated contract value is between £9,100,000 and £10,500,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those specialising in facility security and patrol services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the university actively seeks to engage a diverse supplier base. Companies with experience in providing secure environments in educational settings, as well as those adept in customer service-oriented security roles, would be well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the safety and protection of the university community. ## Notice The University Security Service is responsible for security at all sites which are owned by or leased by the University. However, the Service also extends to other sites and properties, which may, from time to time, be used by the University in pursuance of its activities. The teams who provide security in halls and the library are responsible for evening and weekend concierge services. The aim of the University's overall Security Service is to: * Prevent unauthorised access to University premises. * Protect life and limb of all persons on the premises. * Protect University property and all other property on University premises. * Protect confidential and sensitive information. * Maintain an efficient security structure based on prevention of problems and attacks. * Maintain a level of security consistent with the academic freedom in an environment of learning. * To provide a first point of contact for students at reception points in line with the University's customer service expectations. * To provide an approachable, professional, and above all, customer-focused service at all times. Additional information: E-Tendering Portal: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/ (https://intendhost.co.uk/) universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with potential suppliers and/or tenderers (as appropriate). All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the potential supplier/tenderer. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend. Further instructions for the submission of responses are below: To submit your return: 1. Log in 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage(e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the 'My Tender Return' panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red 'Submit Return' button. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend. Publication of Award Details: In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5,Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a response, potential suppliers/tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Costs and Expenses: Potential suppliers/tenderers are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of responses and participation in this and all future stages of this procurement. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs or expenses borne by potential suppliers/tenderers or any of their supply chain, partners or advisers in this procurement process. The University is not liable for any costs in the event of the cancellation of this procurement process. Delivery Notes Service to be undertaken across the University estate. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b63fb97-ebc0-45cf-83c9-99fb673a8f81 | | 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2022 - 2 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,500,000 | | 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 OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services - 79715000 - Patrol services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2021 at 15:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b63fb97-ebc0-45cf-83c9-99fb673a8f81 - 5 Nov 2021 at 15:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b63fb97-ebc0-45cf-83c9-99fb673a8f81 - 22 Oct 2021 at 13:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b63fb97-ebc0-45cf-83c9-99fb673a8f81 - 22 Oct 2021 at 13:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b63fb97-ebc0-45cf-83c9-99fb673a8f81 - 15 Oct 2021 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b63fb97-ebc0-45cf-83c9-99fb673a8f81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b63fb97-ebc0-45cf-83c9-99fb673a8f81 5th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.soton.ac.uk - https://intendhost.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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