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title: "DA0416 Security Services at WGH"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825953"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# DA0416 Security Services at WGH

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825953

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process to appoint a single supplier for security services at the Western General Hospital. This public procurement falls under the education industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, within the UKM75 region. The contract, titled "DA0416 Security Services at WGH," was awarded to Mitie Security Ltd and covers the period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement followed an open procedure and was awarded through a Direct Award under the Scotland Excel 2322 Security Services and Cash Collection Framework Agreement, specifically focusing on guarding and key holding services. The contract is valued at £150,000. Key roles in this process were held by the University of Edinburgh as the buyer, and Mitie Security Ltd as the supplier, with the Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court as the review body.

This tender presents significant business development opportunities for companies in the security services sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive guarding and key holding operations. The contract, residing under a public law classification and covering essential services for a major university and health institution, is best suited for large companies like Mitie Security Ltd, who have the capacity to meet the demands of such a contract. Businesses looking to engage in competitive public procurement processes should note the open procedure and the potential to secure contracts through established framework agreements, signalling opportunities beyond Edinburgh, potentially extending into broader UK regions. This project establishes a valuable precedent for suppliers aiming to capture market share in the educational and healthcare sector security service provisions.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier for security services at Western General Hospital.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier for security services at Western General Hospital. The contract period is from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. This contract is awarded via a Direct Award procedure under the Scotland Excel 2322 Security Services and Cash Collection Framework Agreement - Lot 1: Guarding and Key Holding.. This contract is awarded via a Direct Award procedure under the Scotland Excel 2322 Security Services and Cash Collection Framework Agreement - Lot 1: Guarding and Key Holding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551237 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MITIE SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551237

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551237
  DA0416 Security Services at WGH - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier for security services at Western General Hospital.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825953

## Provenance

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