Tender

DVH - Fire Watchers

DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford & GRAVESHAM NHS Trust has announced a tender titled "DVH - Fire Watchers" under the industry category of "Patrol services" (CPV: 79715000). This open procedure tender seeks to procure Fire Waking Watch services, ensuring 24/7 coverage across the Trust's site in Dartford, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 6th February 2025, with the submission deadline set for 11th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2025 and will run until 30th April 2027, with an estimated value between £850,000 and £1,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patrol and watch services, particularly those capable of providing reliable, round-the-clock coverage. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement process is managed through an open procedure, making it accessible for numerous vendors to compete. This can potentially lead to business growth through long-term contracts with a reputable NHS Trust, fostering stability and operational expansion within the public sector. Interested parties must register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal to ensure consideration.

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Notice Title

DVH - Fire Watchers

Notice Description

The Trust currently has a requirement for a Fire Waking Watch. The purpose of the Fire Waking Watch Team is to assist the Trust across the whole site and all departments or clinical wards to investigate, evacuate and manage the area if required, in the event of an Fire Alarm activation. There are multiple fire points across the Trust premises. The requirement is to be supplied 365 days / 24 hrs per day 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fd5a044-4748-4b56-a84a-16406be946b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07be77c1-10c8-4096-8997-8bf13ce19313
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 7BE
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Maypole & Leyton Cross
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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