Security Services (Trust-wide)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
North West
Open procedure
1 September 2026 to 31 July 2029

The contract covers trust-wide security operations including CCTV and access control management, site-based patrols, and dedicated security for high-risk departments. Services include restrictive intervention training, incident reporting, key holding, alarm response, and administrative support. The provider must manage disaster and emergency contingency plans and deliver crime prevention initiatives across multiple hospital sites.

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Awarded value: £45m; As published
Published: 30 April 2025
Awarded: 31 July 2026; Guarding Solutions and Training Services Ltd
Contract length: 35 months; Ends 31 July 2029

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of comprehensive security services, including CCTV monitoring, access control, site patrols, and emergency response for a large NHS trust.

CCTV monitoring and management
Access control management and provision of appropriate ID badges
Enhanced Supervision Security Operations (ESSO)
Restrictive Intervention training for security
Response to security incidents, including violence and aggression
Site-based patrols
Dedicated security to high-risk areas/departments
Escort duties
Administrative support
Response to disaster/emergency contingency plans

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 60 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79710000, 75241000

Services in this contract

Static manned guardingMain service£182k typicalTrust-wide security officers: incident response, patrols and dedicated security
CCTV control room operation£453k typicalCCTV monitoring and management

Lifecycle

Published
30 April 2025
Contract awardedto Guarding Solutions and Training Services Ltd
31 July 2026
Contract starts
1 September 2026
Contract ends
31 July 2029

The buyer

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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The supplier

Guarding Solutions and Training Services Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/938879/security-services-trust-wide
Buyer reference: C353961
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a74
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Security Services (Trust-wide). Contract award, 30 April 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/938879/security-services-trust-wide (accessed 5 November 2026).