---
title: "Provision of Guarding Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a26a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a26a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-25"
---

# Provision of Guarding Services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a26a

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## Summary

The Open University, classified as a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Guarding Services" at its Walton Hall Campus in Milton Keynes and additional locations in the region UKJ12. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, is set to advance to the tender stage with a future notice date of 1st November 2026. This services procurement falls under the security services category, encompassing static guarding, patrols, control room operations, lock and unlock duties, key holding, and alarm response. The contract is valued at £2,560,000 and is projected to commence on 1st August 2027, lasting until 31st July 2030, with a possibility of renewal until 31st July 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security services industry, especially those capable of providing integrated guarding solutions that cover both static and mobile operations. SMEs and larger firms with expertise in comprehensive security management, including alarm response and patrol services, would find this tender appealing. With its substantial budget and extended duration, this procurement offers potential for sustained business growth, particularly for companies seeking to expand their footprint in the educational and public sectors.

## 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/048337-2026 |
| 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 | 25 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 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

- 25 May 2026 at 14:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048337-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048337-2026
  25th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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