---
title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051067"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051067.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SIMPLY SERVE LTD"
published: "2025-06-19"
---

# Provision of Security Guarding Services

Buyer: SIMPLY SERVE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051067

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves Simply Serve Ltd as the buying organisation, procuring security guarding services for Yeovil District Hospital. The procurement falls under the public security services industry category, located in the United Kingdom's South West region (UKK). This contract has been completed, with the security services scheduled to be provided 24 hours a day throughout the year, ensuring the hospital environment remains secure and responsive to incidents. The procurement used the direct award method due to the necessity of uninterrupted services, with the contract period stretching from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026, and a total gross contract value of GBP 321,312.56. Key decisions included the renewal with the incumbent supplier to allow time for an options appraisal and potential future competitive tendering.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in security services, particularly those experienced in providing round-the-clock coverage in sensitive environments like hospitals. Large-scale security service providers, such as OCS Group UK Limited, the incumbent supplier, are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their capability and experience in managing complex and critical service delivery. The structure of the tender, being a direct award, underscores the importance of reliability and proven performance, meaning companies with a strong track record and the necessary resources to ensure seamless service provision will be positioned strongly for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Provision of Security Guarding Services at Yeovil District Hospital. The Security Guard Service will deliver the following: a) Maintaining a secure environment at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) site; b) Responding to security incidents within YDH; c) Additional specified duties as set out in the Scope of Service; d) Provide reassurance, customer service, prevention and control and restraint. The Security Service shall be provided 24 hours per day, 365(6) days per year. The Security Service applies to all areas of YDH.

### Procurement Information

Uninterrupted service vital to hospital environment. Short-term renewal of existing contract with incumbent supplier to enable options appraisal/competitive tendering process to be carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033530-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £267,760 |
| Contracts value | £267,760 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SIMPLY SERVE LTD |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA21 4AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 07:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033530-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 08:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022971-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 07:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020286-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033530-2025
  19th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022971-2025
  20th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020286-2025
  12th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://ocs.com/uk
- http://www.SimplyServeLtd.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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