Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c60-272e-7124-8c68-80c79b560ef1/ca6849-security-services-framework-agreement awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CA6849 - Security Services Framework Agreement [Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crescent-purchasing-consortium-cpc) Open field Estimated value £50,000,000 Published 6 Jan 2020 Deadline Closed 10 Feb 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender CPC are looking to create a framework which will meet the security needs of its members from the education sector. The framework will allow members to engage quickly with competent, capable and committed contractors and will remove many of the obstacles that members may face when using traditional tendering methods or other frameworks. When utilising this framework agreement, members will be looking to work with a single contractor capable of delivering their FULL security requirements inclusive of all differing needs. The tender is also available for higher education institutions via our colleagues in other consortia. As per our joint contracting group programme other bodies that could potentially be interested in accessing the agreement are: NWUPC (North West Universities Purchasing Consortium) [nwupc.ac.uk](https://www.nwupc.ac.uk) EANI (Education Authority Northern Ireland) [eani.org.uk](https://www.eani.org.uk/) Includes Lots: - Lot 1 Lot 1 - East (UKH) - Lot 2 Lot 2 - East Midlands (UKF) - Lot 3 Lot 3 - London (UKI) - Lot 4 Lot 4 - North East (UKC) - Lot 5 Lot 5 - North West (UKD) - Lot 6 Lot 6 - Northern Ireland (UKN) - Lot 7 Lot 7 - Scotland (UKM) - Lot 8 Lot 8 - South East (UKJ) - Lot 9 Lot 9 - South West (UKK) - Lot 10 Lot 10 - Wales - Lot 11 Lot 11 - West Midlands (UKG) - Lot 12 Lot 12 - Yorkshire & Humber (UKE) To access this competition: Registered: Login to [suppliers.multiquote.com](https://suppliers.multiquote.com) and view the opportunity CA6849. Not registered: Visit [suppliers.multiquote.com](https://suppliers.multiquote.com) then register and quote CA6849 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. Read full description ## CPV classification Security services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d541c04c-2af1-4673-a549-8aafde6b2f41) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crescent-purchasing-consortium-cpc) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Graphic design services – MAGAZINE DES PAYS DE LA LOIRE - LOT1 MISE EN PAGE · Région des Pays de la Loire · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd94-7139-b774-287bdb24987c/france-graphic-design-services-magazine-des-pays-de-la-loire-lot1-mise-en)