---
title: "Provision of Manned Security Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e67e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-21"
---

# Provision of Manned Security Service

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e67e

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## Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of manned security services within the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care at University Hospital of North Durham. Additionally, the contract includes ad-hoc security services for wards to manage patients who exhibit poor behaviour or pose a threat. This procurement, conducted through a limited award procedure under the NOECPC Framework Agreement, was awarded to SSG Support Services Group Ltd. The contract, valued at £112,086, was signed on 27 August 2024, and the procurement falls within the "Public security services" industry category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, allowing them to collaborate with a large healthcare trust. Companies experienced in providing tailored security solutions for healthcare environments, especially those familiar with high-stress areas like emergency departments, would find this contract highly beneficial. The project's scope, focused on maintaining safety and managing behaviour, requires robust security strategies and trained personnel, making it suitable for established security firms with proven expertise in 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: 2 X 12 Months

### Procurement Information

We offered the opportunity to bid on the mini competition to all the suppliers on the NOECPC Framework. Agreement ref. NOE.0571 Lot 1 Security Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006729-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## 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

- 21 Feb 2025 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006729-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://cddft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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