Planning

Provision of Security Guarding Services

SIMPLY SERVE LTD

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Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the provision of Security Guarding Services at Yeovil District Hospital, managed by Simply Serve Ltd, a public authority operating under sub-central government. This tender, tagged as "planning," was initiated on 13 October 2025, and entails a preliminary market engagement notice to gauge interest and potential suppliers. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire, available until 31 October 2025, as part of the scheduled milestones. The procurement covers guard services classified under CPV code 79713000, with a total budget allocation of £1,800,000 gross, and is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 in the region of South West England (UKK23).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those classified as SMEs, to expand their portfolio by bidding for a contract that extends potentially until 2031. Companies with experience in delivering security and guard services could find this procurement particularly rewarding, given the long contract period and renewal possibilities. The engagement phase of the procurement allows businesses to position themselves effectively by responding to Simply Serve Ltd’s needs and requirements, fostering potential long-term partnerships. It's a promising prospect for firms seeking to establish or strengthen their presence within the healthcare security domain in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services

Notice Description

Provision of Security Guarding Services at Yeovil District Hospital

Planning Information

Link to Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire is as follows: https://forms.office.com/e/gx7wkQLEJC Please copy and paste the above link into your browser to access the questionnaire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05adc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064545-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SIMPLY SERVE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sslprocurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA21 4AT
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

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