Scope
Reference
UOW954 2026/27
Description
PSQ Stage
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
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
3 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
13 April 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 July 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 5 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| experience - 20 marks. | as per document |
Quality |
| Staffing Resource capacity - 20 Marks | as per documents |
Quality |
| Contract Requirements - 15 marks | as per document |
Quality |
| Contract Requirements - 25 marks | as per document |
Quality |
| Administrative Resource Capacity - 10 marks | as per document |
Quality |
| Contract Requirements - 10 marks | as per document |
Quality |
Weighting description
Marks available - PSQ stage only. The University requests that full responses to questions are provided in the questionnaire and not as attached documents. The tender pack is available for suppliers to review prior to completing the PSQ to ascertain if the project is suitable and that our requirements can be met. Tender documents not to be completed at this stage.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Conditions of Participation - Complete PSQ on the Universities tender portal
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home
Following evaluation we shall shortlist to invite to tender stage
There will be an opportunity at this stage to meet with University Personnel to discuss the requirements
Suppliers will be invited to complete the tender documentation
Suppliers will be shortlisted to proceed to site visit and interview stage.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home
Documents to be accessed via In-Tend
Contracting authority
University of Worcester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYJR-8772-LLDP
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government