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title: "Security Services- Manned Guarding and Front of House at our London Campus only - AWARD"
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# Security Services- Manned Guarding and Front of House at our London Campus only - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fd19d8b-e96d-412c-885e-63de8a03299a

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for Security Services- Manned Guarding and Front of House at its London Campus. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 27th March 2023. The contract is set to start on 30th May 2023 and will run until 29th May 2026. The buying organization is seeking suitably Accredited, Certificated, and Experienced Security Companies for this service.

This tender by the University of Cumbria presents an opportunity for Security Companies specialising in Guard services to provide Security Officers for a range of duties at the London Campus. Small and medium-sized businesses with relevant experience serving Higher Education Establishments are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful company must demonstrate expertise in Security Services and Front of House duties, with a strong focus on customer service and the ability to handle diverse situations professionally.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint a suitably Accredited, Certificated and Experienced Security Company to provide Security Officers to carry out a range of Security Duties, Front of House Duties & discrete services at its London Campus. It is a mandatory requirement that the Company must be able to demonstrate recent & past experience of providing Security Services, & Security Officers (Guards), to other Higher Education Establishments (& Student Halls of Residence), to carry out a range of similar duties. This service is extremely important to the university, its students and other users. The successful company will be expected to provide suitably trained, experienced and certificated personnel to carry out a range of front of house services to assist in the smooth operation expected of this higher education establishment. The ability to professionally and calmly deal with a range of situations will be key, as will a focussed approach to customer service. This contract is therefore, proposed to be for a duration of three years with an opportunity to extend for a further two years upon satisfactory completion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aaf85c4-f557-42ca-bf46-6d1b89b50f36 |
| 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 | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2023 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 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 | CHASE SERVICES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aaf85c4-f557-42ca-bf46-6d1b89b50f36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aaf85c4-f557-42ca-bf46-6d1b89b50f36
  11th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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