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

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97427d4a-9ead-43f5-b73f-82f1d294aa65

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria is seeking security services for its London Campus through an open procedure. The title of the procurement is "Security Services- Manned Guarding and Front of House at our London Campus only," falling under the Guard services industry category. The procurement stage is active, with the tender period ending on 27th March 2023, and the contract period starting on 30th May 2023 and ending on 29th May 2026.

This tender from the University of Cumbria presents an opportunity for security service providers who are experienced, certified, and capable of delivering front of house and security duties. Businesses in the security services sector, particularly those with a track record in providing similar services to higher education establishments, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender process.

## 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. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9fed9f1-e1b5-4354-8e43-4ec3cd4b9ac6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9fed9f1-e1b5-4354-8e43-4ec3cd4b9ac6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9fed9f1-e1b5-4354-8e43-4ec3cd4b9ac6
  28th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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