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Staff Security & Attack Alarms

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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09 Jun 2022 at 13:00

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15 Mar 2022 at 15:41

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09 Dec 2021 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is currently involved in the procurement process for a contract titled "Staff Security & Attack Alarms," aimed at providing alarm-monitoring services under the category of services. This procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being awarded on November 30, 2021, for an initial period of four years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract value is £120,449.91 and is justified by the need to maintain an existing, integrated safety system rather than disrupt services affecting staff and patients at multiple hospital campuses in Glasgow.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in alarm-monitoring and related security services, particularly those that can deliver integrated safety solutions without causing disruption. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar systems, especially those familiar with working in hospital environments, will find this tender suitable for competitive bidding. The successful supplier, King Communications and Security Ltd, highlights the potential for collaborations in future contracts, as the continued maintenance and updates to such systems are crucial for the health sector.

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Notice Title

Staff Security & Attack Alarms

Notice Description

As part of an updated security strategy, NHSGGC installed a future-proof solution for their Staff Attack systems. King Communications & Security Ltd provided an integrated Guardian Staff Safety System across a number of Hospital campus' including Leverndale and Dykebar which utilised existing network infrastructures. Consequently, the staff safety/attack alarm system is a service which is already in place and is a closed protocol system. To change this system would cause a significant amount of disruption to NHSGGC Staff and Patients. Therefore the best course of action to ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and ensure the continued maintenance of these systems, would be publishing a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice on PCS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of an updated security strategy, NHSGGC installed a future-proof solution for their Staff Attack systems. NHSGG&C developed an advanced security system that would improve cross-site accessibility and provide a safer working environment for staff members. Offering a greater degree of reassurance for employees working late hours was of primary importance to the project, however, devices were to remain discreet for the comfort of patients within the mental health facility. King Communications & Security Ltd provided an integrated Guardian Staff Safety System across a number of Hospital campus' including Leverndale and Dykebar which utilised existing network infrastructures. Consequently, the staff safety/attack alarm system is a service which is already in place and is a closed protocol system. To change this system would cause a significant amount of disruption to NHSGGC Staff and Patients. Therefore the best course of action to ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and ensure the continued maintenance of these systems, would be publishing a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice on PCS.

Procurement Information

The staff safety/attack alarm system is a service which is already in place in a number of NHSGGC sites and is a closed protocol system. To change this system would cause a significant amount of disruption to NHSGGC Staff and Patients. Therefore the best course of action to ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and ensure the continued maintenance of these systems, would be publishing a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice on PCS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015885-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,449 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alasdair.mclaren@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412114646

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KING COMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY

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