AwardedAwarded 9 September 2026

Star Academies - Fire and Security Services

Star Academies · Local or regional public body

In brief

Star Academies awarded fire safety and security work to SJF Electrics, EFT Systems and Severnside Security Ltd and 1 others on 9 September 2026.

The notice gives a value of £4,100,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (above threshold) compliant tender under PA2023 to appoint up to two suitable suppliers across each lot (region) in a dual sourced contract arrangement (please note that at Star’s discretion a single supplier may be appointed to a lot where the scoring is strongly weighted in one supplier’s favour). The suppliers selected will be able to provide a complete Fire and Security services package (including repair, installation, testing and maintenance) all in accordance with SFG20 and the final ITT documents. The supplier must also be able to provide reactive maintenance and a 24 hour call out facility 365 days/year across each lot for which they wish to bid.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 - North West 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 What this lot covers Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside	Security, Fire safety	£1,875,000
Lot 2 - West Yorkshire 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 What this lot covers Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield	Security, Fire safety	£725,000
Lot 3 - West Midlands 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 What this lot covers Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton	Security, Fire safety	£1,500,000

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
SJF Electrics EFT Systems (SME) 9 bids received	Lot 1 - North West	£1,875,000	Awarded 9 September 2026
SJF Electrics EFT Systems (SME) 9 bids received	Lot 2 - West Yorkshire	£750,000	Awarded 9 September 2026
Severnside Security Ltd TP Fire and Security 9 bids received	Lot 3 - West Midlands	£1,500,000	Awarded 9 September 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

1 April 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 030591-2026
9 September 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 085582-2026

About the buyer

Star AcademiesLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for fire safety

EFT Systems1 contract
SJF Electrics1 contract
Severnside Security Ltd1 contract
TP Fire and Security1 contract

All tenders and awards from Star Academies

From notice 030591-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 April 2026, last updated 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.