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Provision of Manned Security Service

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Manned Security Service," awarding the contract to Vigilant Protect UK Limited. This contract covers the Trust's Darlington Memorial Hospital, with the possibility of extending services to other Trust-controlled sites. Classified under Public Security Services (CPV code 75241000), the total contract value is £1,825,536.97. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive process. This award stage finalised on 24 February 2025, and the contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with options for two 12-month extensions. The services are located in the North East of England.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large security service providers to establish robust, long-term relationships with healthcare organisations. Businesses accredited with gold standard by NSI/NACOSS and compliant with British Standards would be ideally suited to compete in such procurement processes. This contract encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs as potential subcontractors or collaborators in delivering high-quality manned security services. The Trust emphasises the need for SIA-registered contractors, thereby opening avenues for growth within the security services industry, particularly for companies focused on enhancing safety standards in public sector facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Manned Security Service

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has awarded Provision of Manned Security Service to Vigilant Protect UK Limited via a mini competition under NOECPC Framework. Agreement ref. NOE.0571 Lot 1 Security Services. CDDFT requirement for Security Services at the Trust's Darlington Memorial Hospital. The Trust requires the provision of a high quality professional manned security service to protect the Trust property, the property of patients and staff whilst at the site, and the personal safety of patients, staff, visitors and other articles as directed by the Trust authorised officers. CDDFT reserves the right to require the Services to be provided at other CDDFT controlled sites from time to time. The Contractors and staff must be SIA registered and be accredited gold standard by NSI/NACROSS and comply with all current British Standards for this contract (or equivalent). Contract is for 36 Months with 2 x 12 month optional extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c198e814-540f-4d67-abb6-d4a171ab083e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca952bd4-0828-4d24-a157-406a0f4e746a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,825,536 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,825,536 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIGILANT PROTECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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