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title: "Direct Award for Security Staffing under the NWUPC Framework Agreement for Security Staffing & Associated Services, Lot 2 - North West NWUPC Agreement number: EFM3197 CPC CPC Framework Reference: CPC/KB/01/2024"
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# Direct Award for Security Staffing under the NWUPC Framework Agreement for Security Staffing & Associated Services, Lot 2 - North West NWUPC Agreement number: EFM3197 CPC CPC Framework Reference: CPC/KB/01/2024

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be241ebc-58a9-4f64-ac85-8a510a410aee

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed a public procurement process focused on security services, specifically regarding staffing, under the NWUPC Framework Agreement for Security Staffing & Associated Services. This contract, awarded to Constant Security Services Ltd, covers requirements for the North West region of the United Kingdom and operates under the procurement category of services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender process closed on 10th March 2026, the award has been active since 11th March 2026. The contract, valued at £1,500,000 GBP, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, inclusive of a possible 12-month extension. The contract addresses the industry classification of security services, CPV code 79710000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the security services sector, particularly those able to provide comprehensive staffing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations can particularly benefit from engaging with such large-scale contracts. Businesses with expertise in providing security personnel and associated services, especially in the North West of England, are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities due to the structured approach offered by framework agreements like NWUPC. The expertise required and the utilisation of a direct award underpins a streamlined process for suitable suppliers to connect with public sector needs, fostering potential business growth and relationships with entities such as university institutions.

## Notice

This award notice follows University of Chester having made a direct award to Constant Security Services Ltd for the provision of Security Staffing under the CPC- Framework Agreement for Security Staffing & Associated Services, Lot 2 - North West, NWUPC Agreement Number: EFM3197 CPC . As members of NWUPC, this direct award follows our review of the NWUPC/ CPC framework Buyers Guide and the framework's call off procedures. Please note that all values in this award notice have been rounded up for the total potential contract value and the contract dates include one potential 12 month extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a161ac-270a-4c10-9ac0-35a9e624011f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTANT SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a161ac-270a-4c10-9ac0-35a9e624011f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a161ac-270a-4c10-9ac0-35a9e624011f
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk

## Provenance

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