Planning

STH - Security Support Services

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 11:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "STH - Security Support Services," aimed at acquiring security services within the public sector. Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, this potential opportunity falls within the services category under the CPV classification code 79710000. The Trust is engaging in pre-market discussions to refine their procurement strategy and inform the service specification. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in this engagement by 23 February 2026, with formal procurement expected to commence later in the year. The initial contract period is planned from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses operating in the security services industry, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, as the procurement values inclusivity within these sectors. Engaging early in the pre-market process can provide a strategic advantage by allowing businesses to help shape the procurement strategy and requirements. Suppliers looking to establish or expand their services in the healthcare sector could benefit significantly from winning this contract with an esteemed NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STH - Security Support Services

Notice Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a formal procurement process for the provision of Security Support Services for STH. The Trust is undertaking this pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the market's capacity, capability, and appetite to deliver these Services. Interested suppliers are invited to review the attached documents and respond as outlined. Feedback from this exercise will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and service specification.

Planning Information

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a formal procurement process for the provision of Security Support Services for STH. The Trust is undertaking this pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the market’s capacity, capability, and appetite to deliver these Services. Interested suppliers are invited to review the attached documents and respond as outlined. Feedback from this exercise will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and service specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007935-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kafayat Olaniji
Contact Email
kafayat.olaniji@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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