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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Manned Guarding Security Staff"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Manned Guarding Security Staff

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b13e3732-af3c-4245-b4c5-99d2c1656e9f

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## Summary

Teesside University is seeking to procure manned guarding security staff to enhance their existing security team. This procurement process, titled "GB-Middlesbrough: Manned Guarding Security Staff", falls under the industry category of public security services. The primary location for this service is in the North East of the United Kingdom, with Middlesbrough being the central point. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with an open procedure method employed for procurement. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 16th January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and last until 1st February 2031. The contract has an estimated value of £500,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public security services. With a substantial contract value, businesses capable of providing comprehensive security services, including key holder duties and managing satellite buildings, will find the opportunity attractive. The open procedure procurement method also facilitates a competitive environment where qualified businesses have the opportunity to demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality security services in collaboration with Teesside University's security team.

## Notice

This contract is to provide additional manned guarding to supplement the existing University security team including key holder duties, opening & closing for satellite buildings. The contract duration will be for an initial 3 years with an option to extend by 1 + 1 years Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9090ddf-0d98-4106-9d2b-ba8848b925d5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9090ddf-0d98-4106-9d2b-ba8848b925d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9090ddf-0d98-4106-9d2b-ba8848b925d5
  11th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Manned-Guarding-Security-Staff/Y3633M39WE
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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