Provision of Dog Handling, Guarding and Key Holding Services at Former Prison in Bexhill, Sussex
Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency) · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Dog Handling, Guarding and Key Holding Services at Former Prison in Bexhill, Sussex
Awarded 16 Feb 2026
Awarded16 Feb 2026
Value£179,041.00
SupplierOCS Group UK Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 3mo12mo term, 73% elapsed
Awarded 16 Feb 2026Expires 15 Feb 2027
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Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency) awarded a contract to OCS Group UK Limited for the provision of dog handling, guarding, and key holding services at a former prison in Bexhill, Sussex.
The contract was awarded via direct award through a CCS framework under the PCR 2015 procurement regime, with a value of £179,041.
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Provision of Dog Handling, Guarding and Key Holding Services at Former Prison in Bexhill, Sussex
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