---
title: "WHC - Onsite security services, all campuses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05052b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05052b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HERTS COLLEGE"
published: "2025-04-17"
---

# WHC - Onsite security services, all campuses

Buyer: WEST HERTS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05052b

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## Summary

West Herts College, located in Watford, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for onsite security services across all its campuses. The procurement method employed was a direct award, managed on an annual basis, with a contract period starting on 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of security services and the service contract value is £460,000 GBP. The award was published on 17th April 2025, with the milestone signature date scheduled for 31st July 2025.

This contract offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. By securing this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio in the educational sector and build a solid partnership with a reputable public institution. Businesses with expertise in providing safety and security solutions for large campuses will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, driving local employment and enhancing their market reputation.

## Notice

Contract to provide onsite guarding services ensuring saftey of staff, students and visitors

### Procurement Information

Contract managed on an annual basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016039-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £460,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTS COLLEGE |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD1 3EZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUILA PROTECTION SOLUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 15:20 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016039-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016039-2025
  17th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aquila-protection.co.uk
- http://www.westherts.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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