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title: "Provision of Manned Security Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74ae5afe-dd93-4d69-8338-3656876e0712"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-09-25"
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# Provision of Manned Security Service

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74ae5afe-dd93-4d69-8338-3656876e0712

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Manned Security Services within the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care at the University Hospital of North Durham. The awarded contract, valued at £112,086 and classified under the industry category of Public Security Services (CPV: 75241000), will be executed by SSG Support Services Group Ltd. This selective procurement method, initiated through a mini competition via the NOECPC Framework Agreement, will run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025, covering additional ad-hoc security for wards as needed. The final award was made on 25th September 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses operating in security services. Companies specialising in public security, particularly those experienced in emergency and healthcare settings, are well-positioned to benefit from providing such critical services. SME-friendly, the contract underscores a focus on quality service aligned with projected living wage increases, suggesting sustainable financial growth for the successful bidder. As the contract is linked to a framework agreement, this could also open doors for long-term collaborations and future tenders within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Provision of Manned Security. The Contractor shall provide the services on behalf of the trust within the Emergency Department (ED) incorporating Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at University Hospital of North Durham. In addition they will provide additional ad-hoc security for wards as requested to aid the care of individuals who demonstrate poor standards of behaviour or have been deemed a threat to others within the ward environment.A mini competition via NOECPC Framework Agreement ref. NOE.0571 Lot 1 Security Services was conducted . SSG Support Services Group has been selected to award the contract.The cost of the contract is based on the projected costs of the living wage increase year on year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca891769-c88b-40e0-a15f-bf9ef5c41286 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,086 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,086 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca891769-c88b-40e0-a15f-bf9ef5c41286

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca891769-c88b-40e0-a15f-bf9ef5c41286
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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