Scope
Reference
CA16677
Description
PROVISION OF GUARDING SECURITY SERVICES FOR UNITED COLLEGES GROUP ON SITE AT ALL CAMPUSES
Total value (estimated)
- £6,500,000 excluding VAT
- £7,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 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
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities' section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Technical ability conditions of participation
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities' section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
8 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To access this opportunity, log in to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity. If you are not registered with MultiQuote, please visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com, complete the registration form on the log in page and quote the title and reference of the notice in your registration.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITY CRITERIA INCLUDED IN ITT | QUALITY CRITERIA INCLUDED IN ITT |
Quality | 60.0% |
| COST SUBMISSION EVALUATED | COST SUBMISSION EVALUATED |
Cost | 40.0% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
Stage 1: PSQ - STAGE 1 - UCG SECURITY SERVICES REQUIREMENT
Stage 2: Advertisement for Security Services for United Colleges Group
Stage 3: ITT
Stage 4: Standstill
Stage 5: Award
Contracting authority
United Colleges Group
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMLQ-1652-PDTG
Paddington Green Campus, Paddington Green
London
W2 1NB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 020 8208 5000
Email: finance@ucg.ac.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)