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title: "Provision of Manned Security Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-01"
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# Provision of Manned Security Service

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c198e814-540f-4d67-abb6-d4a171ab083e

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Manned Security Service," awarding the contract to Vigilant Protect UK Limited. This contract covers the Trust's Darlington Memorial Hospital, with the possibility of extending services to other Trust-controlled sites. Classified under Public Security Services (CPV code 75241000), the total contract value is £1,825,536.97. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive process. This award stage finalised on 24 February 2025, and the contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with options for two 12-month extensions. The services are located in the North East of England.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large security service providers to establish robust, long-term relationships with healthcare organisations. Businesses accredited with gold standard by NSI/NACOSS and compliant with British Standards would be ideally suited to compete in such procurement processes. This contract encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs as potential subcontractors or collaborators in delivering high-quality manned security services. The Trust emphasises the need for SIA-registered contractors, thereby opening avenues for growth within the security services industry, particularly for companies focused on enhancing safety standards in public sector facilities.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has awarded Provision of Manned Security Service to Vigilant Protect UK Limited via a mini competition under NOECPC Framework. Agreement ref. NOE.0571 Lot 1 Security Services. CDDFT requirement for Security Services at the Trust's Darlington Memorial Hospital. The Trust requires the provision of a high quality professional manned security service to protect the Trust property, the property of patients and staff whilst at the site, and the personal safety of patients, staff, visitors and other articles as directed by the Trust authorised officers. CDDFT reserves the right to require the Services to be provided at other CDDFT controlled sites from time to time. The Contractors and staff must be SIA registered and be accredited gold standard by NSI/NACROSS and comply with all current British Standards for this contract (or equivalent). Contract is for 36 Months with 2 x 12 month optional extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca952bd4-0828-4d24-a157-406a0f4e746a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,825,536 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,825,536 |
| 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 | VIGILANT PROTECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca952bd4-0828-4d24-a157-406a0f4e746a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca952bd4-0828-4d24-a157-406a0f4e746a
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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