Outsourced Security Services

Solihull College and University Centre is seeking a safeguarding-led security partner to provide a robust and seamless security and concierge service across all campuses. This competitively tendered requirement, identified by solicitation number SECU_0926, aims to ensure continuity of provision following the expiration of the current contract on May 31, 2027. The selected partner will work alongside the College's in-house Security Team, with a primary focus on maintaining continuity of approved officers, providing prompt cover at short notice, and ensuring a dependable out-of-hours response. The procurement must comply with the Procurement Act 2023 and College Financial Regulations. The contract is estimated to be valued at 1,160,000 GBP including VAT, with an initial performance period from June 1, 2027, to May 31, 2029. There are options for two additional one-year extensions, potentially extending the contract to May 31, 2031, based on contractor performance and agreed rates. The award process utilizes a competitive flexible procedure, employing a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to verify mandatory criteria before evaluating bidders based on a weighted combination of quality and cost. Payment terms are set at 30 days. Interested parties must submit their electronic proposals in English by the deadline of December 4, 2026, at 12:00pm.