Award

Security Guards and Care Led Security Supervision

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Security Guards and Care Led Security Supervision" has been completed by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically security services (CPV code: 79710000) and is located at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary in the UKD4 region. The procurement method used was a limited procedure via a compliant framework agreement, SBS10502, without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender process, which included a mini-competition with criteria scored based on quality, social value, pricing, and presentation, resulted in an award on 11th March 2026 to Lingwood Security Management Limited for a contract value of £2,276,046 GBP. The contract comes with an option to extend for 1+1 years.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services to expand their offerings in the healthcare sector. The focus on quality, social value, and competitive pricing makes it appealing to firms that can deliver comprehensive security solutions while adhering to the social responsibility values held by the Trust. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, particularly those familiar with the framework agreements used in such procurement processes, would find it advantageous to bid for similar future contracts. The procurement process exemplifies a pathway for businesses to engage with public healthcare organizations and enhance their growth prospects by leveraging established frameworks.

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Notice Title

Security Guards and Care Led Security Supervision

Notice Description

Security Guards and Care Led Security Supervision for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

A mini-competition was done via SBS10502 - Security Services, CCTV & VSS Framework. The mini-competition was split into two parts. Part one was scored based on Quality, Social Value and Price. Part two was scored based on a presentation. Additional information: This award is made via a mini-competition under the SBS10502 - Security Services, CCTV & VSS framework agreement.

Options: Option to extend for 1+1 years

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded following a mini-competition conducted under an existing compliant framework agreement (SBS10502 - Security Services, CCTV & VSS). The framework was established through a prior call for competition in accordance with the relevant public procurement rules. As only suppliers appointed to the framework are eligible to participate, no further call for competition is required. The use of this framework provides a lawful basis for awarding the contract without prior publication of a new contract notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066849
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022284-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,276,046 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINGWOOD SECURITY MANAGEMENT

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