Planning

National Framework for the Provision of Bedwatching Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 12:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a tender related to the "National Framework for the Provision of Bedwatching Services," aiming to enhance mental health patient care and safety. The procurement focuses on security services within the "Public security services" industry category. This initiative is located in Chester, United Kingdom, but covers services across the UK. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in a preliminary market engagement to aid in developing the hospital's requirements and the preparation of tender documents, with the deadline for expressing interest set for 13th June 2025. The procurement process is expected to lead to a framework agreement, with a potential start date of 1st December 2025, running until 30th November 2027, and possible extensions until 2033.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for security service providers to tap into a lucrative contract, valued at a gross amount of £18,000,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in supplying qualified personnel for high-risk environments, particularly those related to mental health and healthcare security, will find this contract particularly appealing. Companies that can offer personnel capable of ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients and staff in NHS facilities will be well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Participating in the market engagement phase could provide valuable insights and a competitive advantage in the forthcoming tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework for the Provision of Bedwatching Services

Notice Description

The objective of this framework is to support mental health patient needs through the provision of Bed watching services. The successful Supplier(s) will provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel to monitor high risk individuals who have been admitted to hospital (or other NHS locations) and have been identified as violent, aggressive or lacking capacity. These personnel are required in addition to the normal staff working within the NHS setting. These services will ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients, staff and visitors, and ensure the hospital environment is safe, welcoming and accessible for all. As part of the service, the Supplier's staff will also ensure the buildings and often valuable equipment within them are protected. The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028109-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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