TENDER: PROVISION OF SECURITY SYSTEMS SERVICES | BEDFORD COLLEGE
TENDER PROVISION OF SECURITY SYSTEMS SERVICES BEDFORD COLLEGE
Reference
CA17988
Description
Bedford College is seeking an efficient and high-quality security systems service across campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions. Information in respect of the buildings to be covered at each campus and required regularity is included within the tender pack. The security systems company must show best value; and deliver a consistently high level of service.
A single provider is required to serve all campuses. The contract is offered on a 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year basis – up to a maximum of four years.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 4 years
Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73431000 – Test and evaluation of security equipment
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 June 2026, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 July 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
Price (see appendix 2) |
Price | 65.00% |
| Quality – Proposed Service Delivery |
Quality (see appendix 3) – Proposed Service Delivery |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Quality – Safeguarding |
Quality (see appendix 3) – Safeguarding |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Quality – Social and Environ |
Quality (see appendix 3) – Social and Environ |
Quality | 5.00% |
| Quality – Company Policy Overview |
Quality (see appendix 3) – Company Policy Overview |
Quality | 5.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Contracting authority
Bedford College
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCW-2828-YLLW
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH24 – Bedford
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)