---
title: "Security"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c92"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Security

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c92

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## Summary

The University of Greater Manchester, acting as the contracting authority, is actively seeking bids for security services with a projected gross value of £5,000,000. This tender, employing an open procedure, is currently in the active stage following its publication on the 28th of April, 2026, with submissions due by the 26th of May, 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on the 1st of September, 2026, and will conclude by the 31st of August, 2031, with a potential one-year extension. Located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, the procurement falls under the services category within the security industry, aligning with CPV code 79710000. Interested parties are encouraged to submit bids electronically and address inquiries by the 11th of May, 2026, to the procurement contact at procurement@bolton.ac.uk.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for security service providers, particularly those well-versed in servicing public authorities, to secure a long-term contract and expand their portfolio in the Greater Manchester region. The procurement presents a balanced evaluation criteria, providing equal weight to both quality and price, which suggests a favourable environment for businesses excelling in both high service standards and competitive pricing. The open procedure ensures a comprehensive competitive landscape, encouraging diverse businesses, including SMEs, to participate. Additionally, pre-market engagement opportunities were set to facilitate early interaction between potential bidders and the authority, underpinning an inclusive approach to procurement planning.

## Notice

Security Services

### Planning Information

Pre-market engagement via Teams to be held at 1030 20-04-26. Participants should register by email to g.fox@greatermanchester.ac.uk no later than 1400 Wednesday 15 -04-26. Attendees are restricted to two per organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038748-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL3 5AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038748-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 08:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031258-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038748-2026
  28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031258-2026
  7th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bolton/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://greatermanchester.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Greater
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/GreaterManchester/aspx/Home.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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