Buyer Name: London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Buyer Address: 5th Floor, Pinnacle House, 23-26 St Dunstan’s Hil, London, UKI31, EC3R 8HN, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Julie Gooch
Contact Email: j.gooch@lupc.ac.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 2073072778
London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of security services, cleaning services, and combined security and cleaning services. The framework will support eligible members in procuring high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective services across a variety of environments, including education, research, healthcare, cultural, and wider public sector settings. The framework is structured into three Lots: Lot 1 – Security Services Covers the provision of staffed security services, including but not limited to static guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response, CCTV monitoring, and event security. Services may be required at sites with varied operational requirements and risk profiles. Lot 2 – Cleaning Services Encompasses the delivery of general, periodic, and specialist cleaning services. This includes deep cleaning, high-level cleaning, window cleaning, and cleaning in specialised environments such as laboratories or clinical areas. Related waste and hygiene management activities may also be included. Lot 3 – Combined Security and Cleaning Services Designed for members requiring integrated delivery of both security and cleaning services. This Lot enables combined service provision under a single contract or coordinated management model, supporting streamlined operations and improved service continuity where appropriate. The framework will provide a compliant route to market that promotes quality, value for money, sustainability, and social value.
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030752-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot Title: Lot 1 Security Services
Lot Description: This Lot covers the provision of staffed security services to support the protection of people, property, and assets across a wide range of operational settings. Services may include static guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response, CCTV monitoring, access control, and event security. Suppliers must be capable of delivering professional, reliable, and flexible services tailored to members’ varied site needs and risk profiles.
Lot LOT-0001 Status: active
Lot LOT-0001 Has Options: Yes
Lot LOT-0001 Options: The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases, described here, from the contractor: Individual Lot values are indicative only and provided for estimation purposes. Actual value will depend on Customers’ purchasing patterns and their decisions when calling off services. For the purposes of monitoring spend over the life of the framework agreement, the total framework value will be used to assess whether the overall spend threshold is being approached or exceeded throughout its term.
Lot LOT-0001 Value: GBP 24,000,000
Lot LOT-0001 Value (Gross): GBP 28,800,000
Lot LOT-0001 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0001 Contract End: 2027-11-09T23:59:59Z
Lot LOT-0001 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (Quality) (70%)
Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (Price) (30%)
Lot Title: Lot 2 Cleaning Services
Lot Description: This Lot covers the delivery of routine and specialist cleaning services to support safe, hygienic, and well-maintained environments. The scope includes general daily cleaning, periodic deep cleans, window and high-level cleaning, and cleaning in specialist areas such as laboratories or clinical settings. Related waste and hygiene management activities may also be included. Services must be delivered in line with members’ site-specific requirements.
Lot LOT-0002 Status: active
Lot LOT-0002 Has Options: Yes
Lot LOT-0002 Options: The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases, described here, from the contractor: Individual Lot values are indicative only and provided for estimation purposes. Actual value will depend on Customers’ purchasing patterns and their decisions when calling off services. For the purposes of monitoring spend over the life of the framework agreement, the total framework value will be used to assess whether the overall spend threshold is being approached or exceeded throughout its term.
Lot LOT-0002 Value: GBP 32,000,000
Lot LOT-0002 Value (Gross): GBP 38,400,000
Lot LOT-0002 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0002 Contract End: 2027-11-09T23:59:59Z
Lot LOT-0002 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (Quality) (70%)
Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (Price) (30%)
Lot Title: Lot 3 Combined Security and Cleaning Services
Lot Description: This Lot is designed for members requiring integrated delivery of both security and cleaning services. It enables procurement of combined services under a single contract or through a coordinated management model. The Lot supports operational efficiencies, streamlined service management, and continuity of delivery for sites where dual services are required. Suppliers must be able to manage both services effectively across a variety of settings.
Lot LOT-0003 Status: active
Lot LOT-0003 Has Options: Yes
Lot LOT-0003 Options: Individual Lot values are indicative only and provided for estimation purposes. Actual value will depend on Customers’ purchasing patterns and their decisions when calling off services. For the purposes of monitoring spend over the life of the framework agreement, the total framework value will be used to assess whether the overall spend threshold is being approached or exceeded throughout its term.
Lot LOT-0003 Value: GBP 24,000,000
Lot LOT-0003 Value (Gross): GBP 28,800,000
Lot LOT-0003 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0003 Contract End: 2027-11-09T23:59:59Z
Lot LOT-0003 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (Quality) (70%)
Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (Price) (30%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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