Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
1 South Gyle Crescent.
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
Contact person: Jennifer Cranston
Telephone: +44 1312756000
E-mail: nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Security and physical guarding services
Reference number: PSD18326
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79710000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
PSD Scotland are seeking to put in place a contract for the provision of security and physical guarding services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Security and physical guarding - East
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79710000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland are seeking to put in place a Security and physical guarding contract for the east of Scotland, sites include Gyle Square, Jack Copland Centre, Norseman House. The contract start date will be 1st April 2027 and the estimated value per annum is 300,000 GBP.
Services will include;
Delivery of reactive security services, dependent on site requirements and operating arrangements.
Initial interrogation and investigation of fire alarm panel activations, with escalation where required.
Locking and unlocking of premises, dependent on site requirements.
Management of building security, including access and egress control.
Provision of basic reception and customer service functions, including directing visitors and responding to enquiries where appropriate.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Security and physical guarding - West
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79710000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland is seeking to establish a security and physical guarding contract for sites across western Scotland, including National Distribution Centre (NDC) Larkhall, Coddington Warehouse, Titan Warehouse and Hassockrigg ECO Park, Shotts. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2027, with an estimated annual value of 465,000 GBP.
Services will include;
Delivery of reactive security services, dependent on site requirements and operating arrangements.
Initial interrogation and investigation of fire alarm panel activations, with escalation where required.
Locking and unlocking of premises, dependent on site requirements.
Management of building security, including access and egress control.
Provision of basic reception and customer service functions, including directing visitors and responding to enquiries where appropriate.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
07/10/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
If you would like to note interest in the contract, please fill in the attached form 'Security services form' to indicate where your organisation can provide security services and return it to nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839745.
(SC Ref:839745)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/08/2026