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title: "Tameside College - Security Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595c2"
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# Tameside College - Security Services

Buyer: TAMESIDE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595c2

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## Summary

Tameside College, a public undertaking located in Ashton Under-Lyne, is seeking to appoint a proactive supplier for its Security Services through an open competition below the threshold. The contract, which has a value ranging from £250,000 to £300,000, is focused on manned security services and aims to innovate current practices by incorporating new technology and training. The tender stage is currently active, with the tendering period concluding on 3rd October 2025 at 18:00. Prospective suppliers should note that all submissions must be made electronically via MultiQuote, where they must register if not previously done. The industry category for this tender is Security Services, and it is part of a "light touch" regime.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver high-quality security solutions. By leveraging expertise in technology-driven security innovations and efficient team management, businesses can maximise this opportunity. Companies that demonstrate superior value for money and an ability to enhance service user experience will find themselves particularly well-positioned. Moreover, the contract allows for up to two possible extensions, each lasting one year, extending the possible service period up to 2030, providing long-term procurement engagement opportunities.

## Notice

The College are looking to appoint a pro-active, professional provider of manned security services. The successful provider will have demonstrated their ability to meet the expectations of the College and provide excellent value for money through a robust competitive tendering process. Tenderers are encouraged to consider the existing arrangement as being the starting point from which the contract can develop. Using your industry knowledge and expertise the College want to see Tenderers adopt an innovate approach to providing the service which will enable service improvements to users of the College, and increase efficiency within the allocated team through the use of new equipment, technology, training and re-engineering historic practise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054622-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMESIDE COLLEGE |
| Locality | ASHTON UNDER-LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 6NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | Ashton St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 11:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054622-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054622-2025
  8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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