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Published 12 Nov 2021, 14:14 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Security Services · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: NEUPC Ltd

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesRestricted procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£14,400,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 13 Dec 2021
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) are leading on a process to award a framework for Security Services. The scope of this framework will cover the following areas:

a.Out of hours guarding

b.Static guarding

c.Mobile Patrols

d.Key holding

e.Building security

f.Door supervisors

g.Portering

h.Relevant admin duties

i.Reception duties

j.Concierge

k.Events security

l.Car Park management

m.On-site CCTV management

n.Off-site CCTV management

o.Mystery shopping

p.General stewards

q.COVID stewards

r.Alarm response

s.Drones

t.Canine Services

u.Bodycams

CPV: Guard services · Security services

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £4,800,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Security Services - North EastRenewalceiling above
Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Any Framework Agreement concluded as a result of this ITT will be for a period of 4 years. For an initial term of 2 years with a 2 x possible extension(s) of 1 year in accordance with the OJEU contract notice and the terms of any Framework Agreement.Second stage: up to 8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Security Services - YorkshireRenewalceiling above
Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Any Framework Agreement concluded as a result of this ITT will be for a period of 4 years. For an initial term of 2 years with a 2 x possible extension(s) of 1 year in accordance with the OJEU contract notice and the terms of any Framework Agreement.Second stage: up to 8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Security Services - MidlandsRenewalceiling above
Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Any Framework Agreement concluded as a result of this ITT will be for a period of 4 years. For an initial term of 2 years with a 2 x possible extension(s) of 1 year in accordance with the OJEU contract notice and the terms of any Framework Agreement.Second stage: up to 8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Security Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
12 Nov 2021, 14:14 GMT
Last source update
16 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
Authority reference
EFM2037NE
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-056826
Classification (CPV)
Guard servicesSecurity services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f62c Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This agreement will be open to universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015’. It is possible that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this frame NEUPC is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia. NEUPC reserves the right, subject to the Regulations, to change without notice the basis of, or the procedures for, the competitive sourcing process or to terminate the process at any time. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this SQ or subsequent ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC members are listed: https://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Security-services./55MDH33MYT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/55MDH33MYT GO Reference: GO-20211112-PRO-19227147

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
13 Dec 2021, 10:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline

Timeline

13 Dec 2021 → 16 Jun 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    13 Dec 2021, 10:00 GMT
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    17 Jan 2022
  3. Notice published127 days ago
    16 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST

Notice history

2 releases on Find a Tender
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—Contract periodFramework End Date means the earlier of: (i) the date falling 4 (four) years and 3 (three) months from the date of this Framework Agreement; and (ii) the date this Framework Agreement is terminated in accordance with Clause 15; · II.2.723 Jun 202629 Sept 2026+98 d

The current end date of 23 June 2026 for the security framework will be extended to 30 September which will allow time for the completion of the security and cleaning framework GO Reference: GO-2026616-PRO-36946535

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NEUPC Ltd

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawEducation NEUPC Ltd, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, North East, LS1 5QXContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Other public bodies

  • European UnionFunder

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTREMediation body London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.