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title: "LSMS Services"
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buyer: "WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# LSMS Services

Buyer: WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efc7a4bf-7245-4423-ba94-a1abf336a160

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## Summary

The Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender for the provision of Local Security Management Specialist (LSMS) services, aimed at ensuring a safe and secure environment in order to facilitate the highest standards of clinical care for patients. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as security services (CPV code: 79710000). The tender period is currently active, with the deadline for initial expressions of interest set for 12:00 hrs on 6th October 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2018 and last until 31st December 2018, with the delivery address located in Chichester, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security management services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality local solutions within a national legal framework. Companies with expertise in security risk assessment, strategic planning, and crisis management would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which may include those offering innovative approaches to security solutions. Interested providers should contact Steven Sears at Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for further information.

## Notice

Provision of Local Security Management Specialist services to the Trust. Providing professional skills and expertise to tackle security management issues through both proactive and reactive action. Also ensuring high quality local delivery of this work, within a national legal framework for tackling violence and security management work, and according to training, standards, advice and guidance provided by the NHS SMS. Work on behalf of Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to deliver an environment that is safe and secure so that the highest standards of clinical care can be made available to patients. Please note this is not a manned security/patrol service Additional information: Initial expressions of interest should be submitted to steve.sears@wsht.nhs.uk The initial expression of interest should include your company name and contact details. The closing date for receipt of initial expressions of interest is 12:00 hrs on 06.10.2017 The awarding authority reserves the right not to proceed with the process at any stage of the procurement process and shall not be responsible for any bid costs incurred. Please note this is not a manned security/patrol service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467ece28-9e7c-41dc-a557-d5025ae0486d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Local Tender |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 6SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester North |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2017 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467ece28-9e7c-41dc-a557-d5025ae0486d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467ece28-9e7c-41dc-a557-d5025ae0486d
  21st September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westernsussexhospitals.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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