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title: "Provision of security services solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c9e2"
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buyer: "2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-17"
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# Provision of security services solution

Buyer: 2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c9e2

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by 2Gether Support Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, involved an open procedure for the provision of a security services solution. The awarded contract is valued at £8,654,825 and was signed on 16th June 2025. The procurement category falls under security services, with the location being in the UK region UKJ44. This contract was awarded to Assist Services Group Ltd, reflecting the completion stage, while the initial tender process began in December 2024. The contract will commence on 1st July 2025, with an option for a one-year extension subject to performance review. The procurement aligns with public security and NHS commitments, showcasing an emphasis on service quality, capability, and value for money.

This procurement process presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in security services. The open procedure indicates that all suitably experienced and competent providers had the chance to compete, promoting a competitive environment. Key factors like service quality, capability, capacity, and social value were pivotal in the decision-making process; businesses equipped to excel in these areas were well-suited for the tender. While Assist Services Group Ltd emerged successful, the process highlights opportunities for businesses of all sizes aiming to penetrate or expand within the healthcare security sector, particularly those with a focus on innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective service delivery models.

## Notice

2gether Support Solutions Ltd. (herein referred to as "our" or "us" or "we") was formed in April 2018 as a new, wholly owned subsidiary company of one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (the "Trust"). We provide essential support services to the Trust, from facilities and property management to catering, procurement and portering.

We are intending to appoint a professional, competent and suitably experienced provider to deliver an effective security services solution across our core customer's hospitals sites on an all year round basis. The contract shall commence from 1st July 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

2gether Support Solutions Ltd. (herein referred to as "our" or "us" or "we") was formed in April 2018 as a new, wholly owned subsidiary company of one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (the "Trust"). We provide essential support services to the Trust, from facilities and property management to catering, procurement and portering.

We are intending to appoint a professional, competent and suitably experienced provider to deliver an effective security services solution across our core customer's hospitals sites on an all year round basis. The contract shall commence from 1st July 2025.

Options: Subject to overall service performance and earlier termination in accordance with the contract's terms and conditions, there may be a formal option to extend the contract by a further twelve (12) months, with this being reviewed by the Contracting Authority no later than six (6) months prior to the third anniversary of the contract's commencement date.

Renewal: Subject to overall service performance and earlier termination in accordance with the contract's terms and conditions, there may be a formal option to extend the contract by a further twelve (12) months, with this being reviewed by the Contracting Authority no later than six (6) months prior to the third anniversary of the contract's commencement date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032932-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,654,825 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN24 0LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Willesborough |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services
- 79713000 - Guard services
- 79714000 - Surveillance services
- 79715000 - Patrol services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032932-2025
- 19 Dec 2024 at 22:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041091-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://assistsecurity.co.uk/
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/
- https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk

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