CA17988 - Provision of Security Systems Services
Bedford CollegeEstimated Value
Up to £200,000
Deadline
1 July 2026
Published
5 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
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. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17988. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17988 as the reason for registration.
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Bedford College needs one security systems company to look after alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and other security equipment across their campuses in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. The contract runs for 1 year at a time, and can be renewed up to 4 times (so up to 4 years total), but the college can end it after each year if they're not happy with the service.
Requirements
- Must be able to service all Bedford College campuses across Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire regions
- Must be a single provider — you cannot share the contract with competitors
- Must demonstrate best value for money
- Must deliver consistently high-quality service to all sites
- Must comply with the service levels and building coverage details listed in the tender pack (specific buildings and maintenance schedules will be detailed in full documents)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide ongoing maintenance and support for security systems across all college campuses
- Service and maintain alarm systems at each location according to the schedule specified in tender documents
- Respond to security system faults and emergency call-outs within agreed timeframes
- Ensure all security equipment (type and scope detailed in tender pack) is regularly inspected and kept in working order
- Provide replacement parts and repairs as needed during the contract period
How to Read This Tender
- 1The tender pack (which you download after registering) will list exactly which buildings need covering at each campus and how often they need servicing — study this carefully because your quote must cover all of it with one company
- 2This is a 'framework' contract that auto-renews yearly for up to 4 years — that means the college can keep you or drop you each year, so your pricing needs to be competitive and your service quality matters
- 3Look for the evaluation criteria in the full documents — they'll tell you how the college will score bids (likely on price, reliability, response times, and local availability)
- 4'Best value' doesn't always mean cheapest — the college will balance cost against service quality, so show why your service is worth the price
- 5Check what security systems you'll actually be maintaining (alarms, CCTV, access cards, etc.) — some providers specialize in certain systems, so make sure you can handle everything listed
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a smaller firm and can't cover all regions alone, consider partnering with another security company to bid as a consortium — the tender may allow this, but check the documents first
- Highlight your local presence and response times — colleges care about getting quick fixes, so if you have engineers based in the region, emphasize that
- Social value and sustainability might be scoring criteria — show how you'll reduce waste (e.g., reusing parts, recycling old equipment) or support local jobs
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Bedford CollegeKey Dates
Published
5 June 2026
Submission deadline
1 July 2026
Notice type
Contract
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