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NHS SBS SECURITY SERVICES, CCTV, AND VSS FRAMEWORK

Awarded to 1A (1st Alliance) Services Limited, ASEL Integrated Security Solutions Ltd, Ajar Tec Ltd +58 more

NHS Shared Business Services Limited(buyer)

Published
Published 20 March 2023
Deadline
Closed 8 March 2024

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NHS Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a framework agreement for security services, CCTV, and VSS provision to be used by NHS and social care organisations, as well as other public and private sector bodies. The framework, valued at £14 billion and awarded on 28 April 2025, comprises five specialised lots covering guarding services, security design and assessment, supply and maintenance of CCTV and VSS systems, lone working solutions, and security and fire alarm systems with access control. The agreement has been awarded to 51 suppliers including Mitie Limited, Chubb Fire and Security Limited, Marlowe Fire and Security Limited, and numerous other security service providers.

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Lots (5)

  • Guarding Services

    This Lot involves the provision of guarding services which includes manned guarding, patrols, guard dogs, sniffer dogs, bed watch services, escort services, key holding, and monitoring services of CCTV, VSS, and access control. Suppliers are required to provide suitably trained staff to support NHS and other staff when faced with violent or aggressive patients or users of community services. It includes monitoring of car park cash machine alarms and support to cash handlers / licensed cash handling services. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 1 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by 1A (1st Alliance) Services LimitedWon by Carlisle Security Services LtdWon by Chase Services Group LtdWon by Vigilant Protect UK Limited trading as Vigilant SecurityWon by Cutlass Group LtdWon by Fort Nox Services LTDWon by Galliford Try Construction LimitedWon by Kingdom Services Group LimitedWon by Kings Security Systems Ltd T/A Kings Secure Technologies LtdWon by LifeForce Security LimitedWon by Lingwood Security Management LtdWon by Alliance Events LimitedWon by Marvellous Security Services LtdWon by OCS Group UK LimitedWon by Effective Security Ltd ta Professional Security LtdWon by Samson Security LimitedWon by SGC Holdings Ltd TA SGC Security ServicesWon by SNSGWon by SSG Support Services Group LTDWon by STM Group (UK) LtdWon by The Stambridge Group LimitedWon by ZAM FM LtdWon by Alliance Security LimitedWon by Alpha-Omega Securities LimitedWon by ASEL Integrated Security Solutions LtdWon by Assist Security LtdWon by Blayde Security LtdWon by Bold Security Group (UK) LimitedWon by Capricorn Media Protection Ltd
  • Security Design and Assessment

    This Lot involves the assessment of specific risks for an Approved Organisation and to advise, define, and recommend solutions to minimise risks where required or where appropriate, using highly qualified and experience advisors from the security industry. Suppliers will assist Approved Organisations in reviews, assessments, testing, and recommendations in designing holistic or specific security requirements and improvements. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 2 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Blayde Security LtdWon by Buro Happold LimitedWon by ClearView Communications LtdWon by Consultive Solutions LimitedWon by CornerStone GRG LimitedWon by TMA Security Services LtdWon by Direct Security LimitedWon by Galliford Try Construction LimitedWon by Horus Security Consultancy Limited C/O Critchleys LLPWon by Leading Management Services LtdWon by Marlowe Fire and Security Limited C/O Marlowe PlcWon by Mitie LimitedWon by Vindex Systems LimitedWon by ORO Security LtdWon by Samson Security LimitedWon by SGC Holdings Ltd TA SGC Security ServicesWon by SGW Safety and Security Limited
  • Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of CCTV and VSS

    This Lot involves the provision of technical advice and where required design services. It includes British Standard products and systems to meet an Approved Organisation's requirements offering appropriate installation and maintenance programmes for, but not limited to, security alarms systems, intruder alarms, panic alarm systems, access control systems, radio-frequency identification (RFID) bollards, gates, security bars, barriers, and fencing. The Supplier should be able to offer a preventative / proactive service, in addition to a reactive / emergency service. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 3 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Ajar Tec LtdWon by ASEL Integrated Security Solutions LtdWon by Blayde Security LtdWon by ClearView Communications LtdWon by Custom Technology Solutions LimitedWon by DFP ServicesWon by Direct Security LimitedWon by First Response Group LtdWon by Galliford Try Construction LimitedWon by Grantfen Fire and Security LtdWon by Kingdom Services Group LimitedWon by Kings Security Systems Ltd T/A Kings Secure Technologies LtdWon by Lazerbeam Fire and Security LTDWon by Mango-5 Maintenance Ltd t/a McGoff and Vickers F and SWon by Marlowe Fire and Security LimitedWon by Mitie LimitedWon by Motorola Solutions UK LtdWon by Vindex Systems LimitedWon by OCS Group UK LimitedWon by OpenView Security Solutions LimitedWon by ORO Security LtdWon by Reflex Systems LimitedWon by Reliance High-Tech LimitedWon by Samson Security LimitedWon by Scutum Group UK LtdWon by SecuriGroup LtdWon by SGC Holdings Ltd TA SGC Security ServicesWon by The Keyholding Company LimitedWon by Trinity Fire and Security Systems LtdWon by Universal Systems Solutions (Security) Ltd
  • Supply and Monitoring of Lone Working / Staff Call

    This Lot provides Approved Organisations with solutions to maximise their ability to provide a safe and effective system of monitoring and supporting lone working staff. It includes the provision of staff call systems. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 4 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Blayde Security LtdWon by CDS Security LtdWon by Chubb Fire and Security LimitedWon by Direct Security LimitedWon by Galliford Try Construction LimitedWon by Kingdom Services Group LimitedWon by Kings Security Systems Ltd T/A Kings Secure Technologies LtdWon by Marlowe Fire and Security Limited C/O Marlowe PlcWon by Reliance High-Tech LimitedWon by Samson Security Limited
  • Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Security Alarms, Fire Alarms, and Access Control Systems

    This Lot provides Approved Organisations with options to supply and install security alarms, fire alarms, and access control systems, as well as a service for the maintenance of these systems. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 5 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

    Won by Marlowe Fire and Security Limited C/O Marlowe PlcWon by Mitie LimitedWon by Motorola Solutions UK LtdWon by Vindex Systems LimitedWon by OCS Group UK LimitedWon by OpenView Security Solutions LimitedWon by ORO Security LtdWon by Reflex Systems LimitedWon by Reliance High-Tech LimitedWon by Samson Security LimitedWon by Scutum Group UK LtdWon by SecuriGroup LtdWon by Trinity Fire and Security Systems LtdWon by ASEL Integrated Security Solutions LtdWon by Blayde Security LtdWon by CDS Security LtdWon by Chubb Fire and Security LimitedWon by Custom Technology Solutions LimitedWon by DFP ServicesWon by Direct Security LimitedWon by Galliford Try Construction LimitedWon by Grantfen Fire and Security LtdWon by Kingdom Services Group LimitedWon by Kings Security Systems Ltd T/A Kings Secure Technologies LtdWon by Lazerbeam Fire and Security LTDWon by Mango-5 Maintenance Ltd t/a McGoff and Vickers F and S

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£125,000,000
Procedure
Open
Published
20 March 2023
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Burglar-alarm systemsInsulating fittingsClosed-circuit television camerasSecurity equipmentSecurity camerasCommand and control systemMonitoring and control servicesDevelopment of security equipment+10 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£14,000,000,000
Award date
28 April 2025
Contract period
— → 7 April 2029
Winners
  • 1A (1st Alliance) Services Limited
  • ASEL Integrated Security Solutions Ltd
  • Ajar Tec Ltd
  • Alliance Events Limited
  • Alliance Security Limited
  • Alpha-Omega Securities Limited
  • Assist Security Ltd
  • Blayde Security Ltd
  • Bold Security Group (UK) Limited
  • Buro Happold Limited
  • CDS Security Ltd
  • Capricorn Media Protection Ltd
  • Carlisle Security Services Ltd
  • Chase Services Group Ltd
  • Chubb Fire and Security Limited
  • ClearView Communications Ltd
  • Consultive Solutions Limited
  • CornerStone GRG Limited
  • Custom Technology Solutions Limited
  • Cutlass Group Ltd
  • DFP Services
  • Direct Security Limited
  • Effective Security Ltd ta Professional Security Ltd
  • First Response Group Ltd
  • Fort Nox Services LTD
  • Galliford Try Construction Limited
  • Grantfen Fire and Security Ltd
  • Horus Security Consultancy Limited C/O Critchleys LLP
  • Kingdom Services Group Limited
  • Kings Security Systems Ltd T/A Kings Secure Technologies Ltd
  • Lazerbeam Fire and Security LTD
  • Leading Management Services Ltd
  • LifeForce Security Limited
  • Lingwood Security Management Ltd
  • Mango-5 Maintenance Ltd t/a McGoff and Vickers F and S
  • Marlowe Fire and Security Limited
  • Marlowe Fire and Security Limited C/O Marlowe Plc
  • Marvellous Security Services Ltd
  • Mitie Limited
  • Motorola Solutions UK Ltd
  • OCS Group UK Limited
  • ORO Security Ltd
  • OpenView Security Solutions Limited
  • Reflex Systems Limited
  • Reliance High-Tech Limited
  • SGC Holdings Ltd TA SGC Security Services
  • SGW Safety and Security Limited
  • SNSG
  • SSG Support Services Group LTD
  • STM Group (UK) Ltd
  • Samson Security Limited
  • Scutum Group UK Ltd
  • SecuriGroup Ltd
  • TMA Security Services Ltd
  • The Keyholding Company Limited
  • The Stambridge Group Limited
  • Trinity Fire and Security Systems Ltd
  • Universal Systems Solutions (Security) Ltd
  • Vigilant Protect UK Limited trading as Vigilant Security
  • Vindex Systems Limited
  • ZAM FM Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    4 June 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    25 January 2024

  3. Prior Information Notice

    20 March 2023

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