Tender

Bed Watching Services

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 12:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure bed watching services at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, located in the North West, United Kingdom. This service is needed on an ad-hoc, 24/7 basis throughout the year. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the process initiated on 1st July 2025. Interested suppliers must register and submit applications via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by the deadline of 22nd July 2025. The industry category of this procurement is classified under security services, with a procurement method that involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026, with an estimated contract value ranging from £300,000 to £400,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies providing security services, particularly those capable of delivering around-the-clock staffing solutions. As the tender falls under a selective procurement method, businesses already positioned within relevant frameworks may find themselves well-suited to compete. This contract can offer substantial value and steady work for its duration, especially attractive for mid-sized companies geared towards servicing healthcare facilities. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the specified framework requirements to maximise their potential success in acquiring this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bed Watching Services

Notice Description

Provision of bed watching services at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Required on an ad-hoc basis 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1209288f-abbb-4dc0-a9ce-3423b76f34cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b38d700-1996-4c86-89ff-319ea046e634
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Dowell
Contact Email
paul.dowell@mbht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 8NR
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Layton
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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