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Open tender · Notice 105309-2026

Outsourced Security Services

Solihull College and University Centre

Value
£1.2m
Closes
4 Dec 2026 (26 days)
Where
West Midlands
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
1 Jun 2027 – 31 May 2029

In plain English

Solihull College and University Centre wants a security partner to provide security and concierge services across all its campuses, working alongside its in-house security team, from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2029. The estimated value is £1,160,000 and bids are due by 4 December 2026 through the In-Tend portal, where the tender pack can be downloaded free.

Good fit for: Security guarding companies able to supply reliable, safeguarding-minded officers and out-of-hours cover across several college sites.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer 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

Getting the documents

supplier.in-tend.co.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 5 Nov 2026.

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