---
title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services at Yeovil District Hospital."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b269"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b269.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SIMPLY SERVE LTD"
published: "2026-06-24"
---

# Provision of Security Guarding Services at Yeovil District Hospital.

Buyer: SIMPLY SERVE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b269

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## Summary

The contracting process under examination concerns the provision of security guarding services at Yeovil District Hospital, managed by Simply Serve Ltd, a public authority under the sub-central government located in Yeovil, United Kingdom. The tender, identified as "SSLPROC1124," has reached the award stage and is aimed at maintaining a secure environment at the hospital. The awarded contract was signed on 24th June 2026 and will extend until at least 30th September 2026, with a potential maximum extension to 31st March 2027. This initiative operates under the direct procurement method, explained by the need for an uninterrupted service crucial to the hospital's operations, and was awarded directly to OCS GROUP UK LIMITED, a large supplier based in Ipswich. The industry category for this procurement is public security services (CPV: 75241000).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in security and public protection services, particularly those capable of providing round-the-clock operations throughout the year. Although the contract was directly awarded, the necessity for uninterrupted security services indicates a potential future re-tendering process, allowing companies specializing in long-term security solutions to prepare for competitive bids. Businesses with a background in healthcare-related security will find themselves particularly well-suited to engage with these types of contracts given the vital nature of the services required.

## Notice

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 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/059359-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £338,202 |
| Contracts value | £338,202 |

## 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

- 24 Jun 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059359-2026
- 11 Jun 2026 at 08:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055018-2026
- 11 Jun 2026 at 08:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054996-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059359-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055018-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054996-2026
  11th June 2026 - 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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