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title: "UOW954 Security Staffing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a33"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# UOW954 Security Staffing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a33

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## Summary

The University of Worcester, located at Henwick Grove, Worcester, has completed the tender process titled "UOW954 Security Staffing." This procurement process, classified under the security services industry category, involved appointing an external supplier to collaborate with university staff to deliver a top-notch security service. The competitive selection was undertaken through a selective procurement method described as a "Competitive flexible procedure." Key dates include the award date on 13th July 2026, with the contract starting on 1st September 2026, extending to 31st August 2029, with possible extensions until 2032. The awarded contract, valued at £6,000,000, was secured by CUBE Facilities LTD, located in Worcester.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in security services within the higher education or public sector. SMEs, like CUBE Facilities LTD, demonstrate that smaller companies can successfully compete and secure significant contracts amidst larger bidders. The contract's scope allows businesses with strengths in providing hybrid security solutions, employing both contracted and internal security staff, to establish a strong presence and expand further by demonstrating reliability and expertise in service delivery.

## Notice

The University of Worcester intends to tender for a contract to appoint an external supplier to provide security staffing to the University of Worcester. The University is looking to operate a hybrid system of working where both University and Contracted Security Staff work together to provide a professional, excellent security service to the University. More information is provided in the documents

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement
The University of Worcester intends to tender for a contract to appoint an external supplier to provide security staffing to the University of Worcester. The University is looking to operate a hybrid system of working where both University and Contracted Security Staff work together to provide a professional, excellent security service to the University.
As part of our preparation, we are undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the scope, structure and approach of the procurement process. This engagement is for information-gathering purposes only and does not form part of the formal evaluation.
We are seeking early engagement with and feedback from Suppliers with:
• Demonstrable expertise in delivering a reliable provision of security staff
• Experience working within the Higher Education Sector/ Public Sector/Similar Experience
• Capacity to plan and deliver a cost-effective solution
• Staff with a variety of key competencies/Training
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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065445-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2026-05-05 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUBE FACILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 08:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065445-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 08:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021131-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 14:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065445-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021131-2026
  10th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010995-2026
  6th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home
  Documents to be accessed via In-Tend

## Notice URLs

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

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