Carlisle Support Services have today announced that they have been accepted as an official NOE CPC framework supplier. Established in 2007, and wholly owned by the NHS, NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) provides collaborative and bespoke procurement solutions to the NHS and other public sector organisations.
Through category expertise and harnessing their collective buying power, they deliver comprehensive, compliant and innovative procurement solutions which save the NHS money.
From 22 February 2019, the framework provides trusts access to SIA approved contractors supplying SIA licensed security personnel who are able to respond to the demands of providing security services in a healthcare setting. The security services for the Healthcare Sector Framework is split into two separate lots:
Lot 1 – Security Services:
• Manned Guarding, Mobile Patrols, Key Holding and Alarm Response, Reception Duties and CCTV Monitoring Services
Lot 2 – Managed Security Services:
• Manned Guarding, Mobile Patrols, Key Holding and Alarm Response, Reception Duties and CCTV Monitoring Services. Additional security services including Bed Watching, Car Park Management and management of the full services through the provision of Security Management personnel.
Carlisle was successful in their submissions to support both lots.
Lucy Lott, Group Commercial Director commented:
“Being awarded supplier status on these lots of this framework is a great achievement for Carlisle Support Services and illustrates just how seriously we take our alignment with the NHS and public sector as a whole. We’re investing heavily in developing our services, expertise and propositions to help NHS bodies looking to modernise their security environments while minimising risk”
Jackie Williams, Category Manager – Business and Professional Services at NOE CPC added:
“We are incredibly proud of the service NOE CPC delivers and the expertise of our team. Our Security Services for the Healthcare Sector framework agreement offers a comprehensive solution to NHS organisations ensuring value and compliance. We are delighted when organisations meet the high standards required and are awarded to our frameworks to continue to deliver value to the NHS.”