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Provision of Manned Security Service

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Feb 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of manned security services within the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care at University Hospital of North Durham. Additionally, the contract includes ad-hoc security services for wards to manage patients who exhibit poor behaviour or pose a threat. This procurement, conducted through a limited award procedure under the NOECPC Framework Agreement, was awarded to SSG Support Services Group Ltd. The contract, valued at £112,086, was signed on 27 August 2024, and the procurement falls within the "Public security services" industry category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, allowing them to collaborate with a large healthcare trust. Companies experienced in providing tailored security solutions for healthcare environments, especially those familiar with high-stress areas like emergency departments, would find this contract highly beneficial. The project's scope, focused on maintaining safety and managing behaviour, requires robust security strategies and trained personnel, making it suitable for established security firms with proven expertise in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Manned Security Service

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Provision of Manned Security. The Contractor shall provide the services on behalf of the trust within the Emergency Department (ED) incorporating Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at University Hospital of North Durham. In addition they will provide additional ad-hoc security for wards as requested to aid the care of individuals who demonstrate poor standards of behaviour or have been deemed a threat to others within the ward environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Provision of Manned Security. The Contractor shall provide the services on behalf of the trust within the Emergency Department (ED) incorporating Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at University Hospital of North Durham. In addition they will provide additional ad-hoc security for wards as requested to aid the care of individuals who demonstrate poor standards of behaviour or have been deemed a threat to others within the ward environment.A mini competition via NOECPC Framework Agreement ref. NOE.0571 Lot 1 Security Services was conducted . SSG Support Services Group has been selected to award the contract.The cost of the contract is based on the projected costs of the living wage increase year on year.

Options: 2 X 12 Months

Procurement Information

We offered the opportunity to bid on the mini competition to all the suppliers on the NOECPC Framework. Agreement ref. NOE.0571 Lot 1 Security Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e67e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006729-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,086 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Darly Joseph
Contact Email
darly.joseph@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP

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