---
title: "Provision of Guarding Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052762"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-27"
---

# Provision of Guarding Services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052762

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Open University, is currently in the planning stage and is titled "Provision of Guarding Services." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on security services, and takes place in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (region UKJ12). The Open University, a public authority under sub-central government classification, seeks to engage services that include static guarding, patrols, control room operations, lock and unlock operations, key holding, and alarm response at their Walton Hall Campus and other locations. The planned contract period is from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2030, with the potential for renewal until 31st July 2031. The future notice date for this procurement opportunity is set for 1st November 2026, with an estimated contract value of £3,200,000 gross.

This procurement presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in security services. Suitable candidates for this tender are organisations with a proven track record in providing comprehensive guarding services, including static and mobile patrols. Companies equipped to handle control room operations and rapid alarm response will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. Engaging in this contract could significantly enhance business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like The Open University, thereby increasing a company's visibility and credibility in the sector.

## Notice

Provison of Guarding Services at OU Walton Hall Campus and Nation and Locations. This shall cover: * static guarding * patrols * control room operations * lock and unlocks * key holding * alarm response

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027889-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 16:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027889-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027889-2025
  27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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