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Outsourced Security Services

Solihull College and University Centre · Education

In brief

Solihull College and University Centre is looking for suppliers for security work (West Midlands).

The estimated value is £1,160,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2027.

Bids close at midday, Friday 4 December 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Monday 23 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 4 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 60% · Cost 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for security contracts in this region (from 45 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

The buyer expects to buy this again around November 2030.

What the notice says

The College’s existing contract for Outsourced Security Services across all campuses expires on 31 May 2027 and has no further extension available. To ensure continuity of provision, a value for money assessment and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and College Financial Regulations, the requirement is being competitively tendered. SCUC is looking for a reliable, safeguarding-led security partner to work alongside the College’s in-house Security Team, delivering a robust and seamless security and concierge service across all campuses from 01.06.2027. Continuity of approved officers, prompt cover at short notice and a dependable out of hours response are central to this requirement. Please refer to the Guidance document in the tender pack available for download free of charge from https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/educationportal/home

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How to bid

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  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 23 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 4 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 105309-2026

About the buyer

Solihull College and University CentreLast 12 months

Procurements

5

Awards

2
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From notice 105309-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.