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title: "Provision of Guarding Services - Security"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE"
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# Provision of Guarding Services - Security

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cca16646-adc7-4590-a3c8-3d0cedfec098

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## Summary

Cambridge Regional College, a prominent educational institution in the East of England, has completed the procurement process for the provision of guarding services. The tender, titled "Provision of Guarding Services - Security," falls under the industry category of Security Services (CPV code 79710000) and is located in Cambridge, England, specifically at the postal code CB4 2QT. The procurement, initiated through a competitive quotation method below the threshold, has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2025 and run until 31st July 2028. Cambridge Regional College's campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon serve as the focal points for this contract, with ABBEY SECURITY SERVICES LTD being awarded the contract valued at £130,000. The award was officially published on 17th July 2025 after being completed on 16th May 2025.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for security service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to align themselves with a reputable educational institution such as Cambridge Regional College. The contract necessitates expertise in maintaining secure environments and could significantly enhance the portfolio of firms specialising in security services within the region. Businesses that can offer robust security solutions tailored to educational settings are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, thereby fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships in the public sector. ABBEY SECURITY SERVICES LTD's involvement as the awarded supplier further underscores the College's commitment to engaging with SMEs for its service needs. This tender highlights a fruitful platform for companies seeking to enter or expand their presence in the public procurement domain, particularly within educational service environments.

## Notice

Cambridge Regional College is the largest further education college in the East of England and is committed to serving the people of Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area. Cambridge Regional College has two Campuses, one in Cambridge and one in Huntingdon. Our Cambridge Campus has industry standard facilities for construction, engineering, catering & hospitality, science, sports, hair & beauty, art & design, games development and coding, media, motor vehicle and much more. It's also the home of our Higher Education centre, the Park Restaurant and Cafe, our Gyms, Elements Hair & Beauty Salon and our Sport Centre. All in an easily accessible location just off the A14, a few minutes walk from Cambridge North and on the Guided Busway. Our Huntingdon Campus is close to the heart of Huntingdon, and is a welcoming campus, with community feel. For more details of the college please visit our website https://www.camre.ac.uk/ The College is seeking firms to tender for the provision of Guarding Services - Security with a contract start date of 1st August 2025 covering a three-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9350d76-35bf-44ba-a0c7-28d88627e70d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB4 2QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Milton & Waterbeach |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9350d76-35bf-44ba-a0c7-28d88627e70d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9350d76-35bf-44ba-a0c7-28d88627e70d
  17th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.camre.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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