Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c04-a2dd-72fe-98db-341909757105/lsms-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # LSMS Services [Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/western-sussex-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £53,000 Published 8 Oct 2015 Deadline Closed 22 Oct 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Provision of Local Security Management Specialist services to the Trust. Providing professional skills and expertise to tackle security management issues through both proactive and reactive action. Also ensuring high quality local delivery of this work, within a national legal framework for tackling violence and security management work, and according to training, standards, advice and guidance provided by the NHS SMS. Work on behalf of Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to deliver an environment that is safe and secure so that the highest standards of clinical care can be made available to patients. Please note this is not a manned security/patrol service Additional information: Initial expressions of interest should be submitted to The initial expression of interest should include your company name and contact details. The closing date for receipt of initial expressions of interest is 12:00 hrs on 22.10.2015 The awarding authority reserves the right not to proceed with the process at any stage of the procurement process and shall not be responsible for any bid costs incurred. Please note this is not a manned security/patrol service ## CPV classification Security services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/de8f0063-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/western-sussex-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening · Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority · 16 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening) [Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. · West Suffolk Council · 30 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of) [BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity · Bassetlaw District Council · 41 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity) [Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks · West Lancashire Borough Council · 20 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d) [UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development · Birmingham City Council · 20 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development) [Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) · Dartmoor National Park Authority · 14 days left · 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)