Provision of Security Guarding Services at Yeovil District Hospital.

SIMPLY SERVE LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 11:09

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 08:43

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process under examination concerns the provision of security guarding services at Yeovil District Hospital, managed by Simply Serve Ltd, a public authority under the sub-central government located in Yeovil, United Kingdom. The tender, identified as "SSLPROC1124," has reached the award stage and is aimed at maintaining a secure environment at the hospital. The awarded contract was signed on 24th June 2026 and will extend until at least 30th September 2026, with a potential maximum extension to 31st March 2027. This initiative operates under the direct procurement method, explained by the need for an uninterrupted service crucial to the hospital's operations, and was awarded directly to OCS GROUP UK LIMITED, a large supplier based in Ipswich. The industry category for this procurement is public security services (CPV: 75241000).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in security and public protection services, particularly those capable of providing round-the-clock operations throughout the year. Although the contract was directly awarded, the necessity for uninterrupted security services indicates a potential future re-tendering process, allowing companies specializing in long-term security solutions to prepare for competitive bids. Businesses with a background in healthcare-related security will find themselves particularly well-suited to engage with these types of contracts given the vital nature of the services required.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services at Yeovil District Hospital.

Notice Description

The Security Guard Service will deliver the following: a) Maintaining a secure environment at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) site; b) Responding to security incidents within YDH; c) Additional specified duties as set out in the Scope of Service; d) Provide reassurance, customer service, prevention and control and restraint. The Security Service shall be provided 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The Security Service applies to all areas of YDH.

Procurement Information

Uninterrupted service vital to hospital environment. Short-term renewal of existing contract with incumbent supplier to enable options appraisal/competitive tendering process to be carried out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b269
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059359-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£338,202 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£338,202 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SIMPLY SERVE LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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