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DA0416 Security Services at WGH

University Of Edinburgh

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09 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process to appoint a single supplier for security services at the Western General Hospital. This public procurement falls under the education industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, within the UKM75 region. The contract, titled "DA0416 Security Services at WGH," was awarded to Mitie Security Ltd and covers the period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement followed an open procedure and was awarded through a Direct Award under the Scotland Excel 2322 Security Services and Cash Collection Framework Agreement, specifically focusing on guarding and key holding services. The contract is valued at £150,000. Key roles in this process were held by the University of Edinburgh as the buyer, and Mitie Security Ltd as the supplier, with the Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court as the review body.

This tender presents significant business development opportunities for companies in the security services sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive guarding and key holding operations. The contract, residing under a public law classification and covering essential services for a major university and health institution, is best suited for large companies like Mitie Security Ltd, who have the capacity to meet the demands of such a contract. Businesses looking to engage in competitive public procurement processes should note the open procedure and the potential to secure contracts through established framework agreements, signalling opportunities beyond Edinburgh, potentially extending into broader UK regions. This project establishes a valuable precedent for suppliers aiming to capture market share in the educational and healthcare sector security service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DA0416 Security Services at WGH

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier for security services at Western General Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier for security services at Western General Hospital. The contract period is from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. This contract is awarded via a Direct Award procedure under the Scotland Excel 2322 Security Services and Cash Collection Framework Agreement - Lot 1: Guarding and Key Holding.. This contract is awarded via a Direct Award procedure under the Scotland Excel 2322 Security Services and Cash Collection Framework Agreement - Lot 1: Guarding and Key Holding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825953
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551237
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mitie

Further Information

Notice Documents

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