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title: "Invitation to Tender Key Holding, Guarding, Security Patrols and Response Services"
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# Invitation to Tender Key Holding, Guarding, Security Patrols and Response Services

Buyer: SOUTHERN HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d1bbe2a-ae5e-4774-b337-c55f430c73a1

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## Summary

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Key Holding, Guarding, Security Patrols, and Response Services. This procurement falls under the Security services industry category (CPV code 79710000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage, with an open procurement method above the threshold. Key dates include the tender submission deadline by 12:00 Hrs on Monday, 4th November 2024, and the contract period from 6th March 2025 to 5th March 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their operations by partnering with a major NHS Foundation Trust. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project specifically highlights their suitability. Companies that can offer comprehensive security services, including key holding, guarding, and rapid response, will find this an excellent chance to demonstrate their expertise and secure a long-term contract.

## Notice

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a single provider who can provide Key Holding, Guarding, Security Patrol and Response Services. If you are interested in submitting a response against this requirement, please register against Project_5492 and itt_4603 on the NHS Commercial Solutions Bravo E-tendering portal to access the full tender documentation. https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk You will need to submit your tender via the Bravo portal no later than 12:00Hrs on Monday 4th Of November 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90774f63-225e-4795-b34e-25f4480a8a40 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2025 - 5 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO40 2RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 17:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90774f63-225e-4795-b34e-25f4480a8a40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90774f63-225e-4795-b34e-25f4480a8a40
  27th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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