---
title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05adc3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SIMPLY SERVE LTD"
published: "2025-10-13"
---

# Provision of Security Guarding Services

Buyer: SIMPLY SERVE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05adc3

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the provision of Security Guarding Services at Yeovil District Hospital, managed by Simply Serve Ltd, a public authority operating under sub-central government. This tender, tagged as "planning," was initiated on 13 October 2025, and entails a preliminary market engagement notice to gauge interest and potential suppliers. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire, available until 31 October 2025, as part of the scheduled milestones. The procurement covers guard services classified under CPV code 79713000, with a total budget allocation of £1,800,000 gross, and is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 in the region of South West England (UKK23).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those classified as SMEs, to expand their portfolio by bidding for a contract that extends potentially until 2031. Companies with experience in delivering security and guard services could find this procurement particularly rewarding, given the long contract period and renewal possibilities. The engagement phase of the procurement allows businesses to position themselves effectively by responding to Simply Serve Ltd’s needs and requirements, fostering potential long-term partnerships. It's a promising prospect for firms seeking to establish or strengthen their presence within the healthcare security domain in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Provision of Security Guarding Services at Yeovil District Hospital

### Planning Information

Link to Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire is as follows:
https://forms.office.com/e/gx7wkQLEJC
Please copy and paste the above link into your browser to access the questionnaire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064545-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 07:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064545-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064545-2025
  13th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/gx7wkQLEJC
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.simplyserveltd.co.uk/

## Provenance

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