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title: "Provision of Security Services to CUL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f220"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-10"
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# Provision of Security Services to CUL

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f220

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## Summary

Coventry University has completed the procurement process through a direct award for the provision of security services at its London campus, specifically covering University House and adjacent locations within the Devonshire Square estate. The contract was awarded to SMART SEC SOLUTIONS LTD, reflecting the university’s need for integration with the estate-wide security operations. This procurement falls under the services category and involves the comprehensive management of security infrastructure, such as centralised CCTV monitoring and control room operations. The contract, which is being managed under the oversight of Coventry University, officially commenced on 1st February 2026 and is expected to run until 31st January 2030. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified by the technical necessity for seamless coordination with existing systems, and thus did not involve an open competition process.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for SMART SEC SOLUTIONS LTD, having been awarded largely due to its unique capacity to deliver seamless and uninterrupted security services in alignment with existing estate infrastructure. The procurement process underscores the importance of possessing specific technical capabilities and integration skills, positioning large security firms, especially those with previous estate-wide operational experience, as ideal candidates for similar tenders. Businesses in the security services sector can explore opportunities to establish themselves with a strong local presence and develop operational readiness to compete effectively in such high-stake, technical-service tenders.

## Notice

Coventry University London has entered into a contract for the provision of security services at University House and adjacent locations within the Devonshire Square estate. The services will be delivered by SmartSec, who have been appointed as the sole provider of estate-wide security services following a competitive procurement exercise carried out by the estate's management company. SmartSec will assume full responsibility for operating the estate's integrated security infrastructure, including centralised CCTV monitoring, control room operations, access control systems, and coordinated physical patrols. In light of this arrangement, Coventry University London requires its own security provision to be fully aligned with the wider estate operations, in order to ensure seamless and uninterrupted service delivery. SmartSec is the only supplier with the necessary access rights, infrastructure integration, and estate-wide operational control to deliver these services without duplication of resources or fragmentation of responsibilities. Any alternative arrangement would require the creation of parallel systems and facilities, leading to inefficiency, increased cost, and unnecessary complexity, while also introducing risk to both operational performance and emergency response times. The decision to award the contract directly is based on the need to ensure interoperability with existing estate-wide systems and to maintain continuity of service within a complex and tightly integrated security environment. SmartSec's presence on site, their operational readiness, and their authorised access to all relevant estate systems and premises make them uniquely positioned to deliver these services in a way that ensures consistency, safety, and effective coordination. This direct award represents a proportionate and justified procurement route that supports operational requirements and ensures the university's security provision is fully integrated with the wider estate's arrangements. Please note that the contract value stated is an estimate and not a confirmed final value. The actual value will depend on the scope of services delivered over the contract period.

### Procurement Information

Without competition (Direct award)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042769-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,279,357 |
| Contracts value | £1,200,451 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMART SEC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 10 May 2026 at 18:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042769-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 16:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081197-2025
- 9 Dec 2025 at 16:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081190-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042769-2026
  10th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081197-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081190-2025
  9th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.smartsecsolutions.com/

## Provenance

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