This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

31 Mar 2026 at 10:29

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing a procurement process for the provision of security services within Cardiff, United Kingdom. The process, governed by the Welsh devolved regulations, is in the contract amendment stage as of 31st March 2026. The procurement, under the open procedure, involves the amendment for an uplift to include additional security personnel to assist with the transition of services to the Housing Options Centre (HOC) from the Cardiff Royal Infirmary. The total additional value involved is £529,493.03, covering a three-month period starting from 1st April 2026.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for security service providers, especially those experienced in handling complex transitions and possessing flexibility to adapt to phased operational changes. SMEs focusing on security services can benefit from engaging with this tender, as the open procedure ensures a competitive environment. This tender is particularly well-suited for organisations familiar with the public sector and capable of delivering high-quality security solutions under challenging circumstances. The opportunity to secure a potentially recurring contract through annual renewals also presents a prospect for sustainable business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board posted a tender on the 27th June 2025 for the provision of security services across its estate. This contract is broken down into 5 lots: Lot 1: Emergency Cover Lot 2: Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service (CAVHIS) Lot 3: Alternative Treatment Service (ATS) Lot 4: Woodland House Security Lot 5: Rookwood Hospital Security. The evaluation process for this tender has now concluded and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are now in a position to award the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,604,056 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,604,055 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Chamberlains Security (Cardiff) Ltd

Citadel TSG Limited

Red Watch Security Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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