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title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04897f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-02-07"
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# Provision of Security Guarding Services

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04897f

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## Summary

Swansea University, located in Swansea, UK, is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide additional security guarding services. The procurement process, identified as SU130(24), aims to enhance the university's in-house security capacity to meet increased demand, including VIP visits and heightened National Alert States. The services will cover Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender initially closed on 30 August 2024 but was later extended to 16 September 2024 to allow additional time for site visits. However, the most recent status indicates that the contract has been cancelled as of 7 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prominent educational institution. Companies with strong capabilities in managing fluctuating security needs, including high-profile events and emergencies, would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves providing approximately 17,000 additional hours of security staff annually, making it suitable for established firms with adequate resources and staffing flexibility. Despite the cancellation, similar opportunities may arise, offering potential growth for businesses capable of delivering high-quality security services on demand.

## Notice

Swansea University is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide: Additional Security Capacity over and above the in-house service to meet increased demand. Some of these will be known events that are listed below, but additional short notice requirements such as VIP visits or an increase in the National Alert State will set a requirement for additional temporary staff. Backfill for staff absences, as and when required. Yearly average staffing requirement (this is a notional planning figure for staffing over and above the University in house services) equating to circa 17,000 hours.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea University (the University) is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide: Additional Security Capacity over and above the in-house service to meet increased demand. Some of these will be known events that are listed below, but additional short notice requirements such as VIP visits or an increase in the National Alert State will set a requirement for additional temporary staff. Backfill for staff absences, as and when required. Yearly average staffing requirement (this is a notional planning figure for staffing over and above the University in house services) equating to circa 17,000 hours.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two periods of up to 12 months (2+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004191-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004191-2025
- 22 Aug 2024 at 12:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026846-2024
- 9 Aug 2024 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025260-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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