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Published 28 Aug 2024, 12:17 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Security Services to CUL

Official notice

Authority: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY LONDON CAMPUS LIMITED (Education)

ServicesNegotiated without publication of a contract notice
Awarded value£494,167published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 28 Aug 2024
Awarded to Ward Security Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Ward Security is the current security provider for Devonshire Square, which includes University House. This established contractual relationship is critical to ensure seamless continuity and integration of security services across the entire estate. Under the existing lease agreement for University House, Ward Security delivers comprehensive security services, including a dedicated security officer, 24/7 monitoring of security cameras from their control room within Devonshire Square, and routine physical patrols of the premises.

Ward Security's control room and team are strategically located in close proximity to University House, 102 Middlesex Street, and The Relay Building, facilitating a rapid and effective response to emergencies. The collaborative working relationship between Ward Security and the staff at these locations further enhances operational efficiency and the overall security framework. Due to their unique understanding of the estate's security requirements and their established presence, Ward Security is the only supplier capable of providing these additional services without compromising the existing security infrastructure.

CPV: Security services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The contract is awarded to Ward Security, the current security provider for Devonshire…

The contract is awarded to Ward Security, the current security provider for Devonshire Square, which includes University House. This established contractual relationship is critical to ensure seamless continuity and integration of security services across the entire estate. Under the existing lease agreement for University House, Ward Security delivers comprehensive security services, including a dedicated security officer, 24/7 monitoring of security cameras from their control room within Devonshire Square, and routine physical patrols of the premises.

Ward Security's control room and team are strategically located in close proximity to University House, 102 Middlesex Street, and The Relay Building, facilitating a rapid and effective response to emergencies. The collaborative working relationship between Ward Security and the staff at these locations further enhances operational efficiency and the overall security framework. Due to their unique understanding of the estate's security requirements and their established presence, Ward Security is the only supplier capable of providing these additional services without compromising the existing security infrastructure.

Delivery: London

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
28 Aug 2024, 12:17 BST
Last source update
28 Aug 2024, 12:17 BST
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-027419
Classification (CPV)
Security services
Delivery area
London (UKI)
Official registry OCID
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Why no open competition

New works/services, constituting a repetition of existing works/services and ordered in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive

Published justification

The contract is awarded to Ward Security, the current security provider for Devonshire Square, which includes University House. This established contractual relationship is critical to ensure seamless continuity and integration of security services across the entire estate. Under the existing lease agreement for University House, Ward Security delivers comprehensive security services, including a dedicated security officer, 24/7 monitoring of security cameras from their control room within Devonshire Square, and routine physical patrols of the premises.

Ward Security's control room and team are strategically located in close proximity to University House, 102 Middlesex Street, and The Relay Building, facilitating a rapid and effective response to emergencies. The collaborative working relationship between Ward Security and the staff at these locations further enhances operational efficiency and the overall security framework. Due to their unique understanding of the estate's security requirements and their established presence, Ward Security is the only supplier capable of providing these additional services without compromising the existing security infrastructure.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £494,1671 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 28 Aug 2024
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Ward Security Limited£494,167 †—Awarded

Contracts

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY LONDON CAMPUS LIMITED

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation GB-COH: 6997944 Company Secretariat, Alan Berry Building Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, London, CV1 5FBContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Ward Security LimitedAwarded supplierGB-COH: 05607258 Fitted Rigging House, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, South East, ME4 4TZContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.