Scope
Description
1.0 Introduction
This document relates to the provision of Intelligence Services to the University of Salford for a 24-month period commencing 01 February 2026.
2.0 Services to be provided
The company quoting for the work shall provide high-quality intelligence, security monitoring and risk management support to safeguard University of Salford staff, students and assets. A named individual will act as the single point of contact for the duration of the project.
The services described within this document will be delivered using the expertise of the company and where applicable any approved, reputable third party whose services shall remain the full responsibility of the quoting company.
The intelligence services required by the University of Salford will include the following (note that
this list is not exhaustive):
▪ Provision of near real-time alerts for demonstrations and protests taking place within
Greater Manchester.
▪ Notification of declared Major Incidents within Greater Manchester.
▪ Provision of weekly reports relating to incidents across the UK Higher Education sector.
▪ Travel security reports (x5 per year).
▪ Due diligence reports on guest speakers (x2 per year).
▪ Any other similar work deemed as in scope by both parties.
Please see attached for full information.
Total value (estimated)
- £21,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 1 February 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please send your quotations and correspondence to Alan Cain, a.r.cain@salford.ac.uk.
Procurement Contact - Dion Horsfield, D.horsfield2@salford.ac.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The quotations received by the University will be evaluated based on a combination of price and demonstrable evidence of previous experience in the provision of the intelligence services listed
in 2.0 (attached), within the context of a university environment.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Document for Provision of Intelligence Services to the University of Salford.pdf
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government