Scope
Reference
CA16382
Description
The College are looking to appoint a pro-active, professional provider of manned security services. The successful provider will have demonstrated their ability to meet the expectations of the College and provide excellent value for money through a robust competitive tendering process.
Tenderers are encouraged to consider the existing arrangement as being the starting point from which the contract can develop. Using your industry knowledge and expertise the College want to see Tenderers adopt an innovate approach to providing the service which will enable service improvements to users of the College, and increase efficiency within the allocated team through the use of new equipment, technology, training and re-engineering historic practise.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 November 2025 to 13 November 2028
- Possible extension to 13 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 September 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 October 2025, 6:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 60.0% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 40.0% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Tameside College
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVC-5288-XCDL
Beaufort Road
Ashton Under-Lyne
OL6 6NX
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0161 908 6600
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)