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ID 6603223 - NIO - Patrick Finucane Inquiry - Provision of Security and Stewarding Services for Bradford Court Hearing Venue

Northern Ireland Office(buyer)

Published
Published 23 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 23 November 2026 (9 days left)
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Overview

The Northern Ireland Office is seeking an appropriately accredited security guarding and stewarding provider for the Bradford Court hearing venue used by the Patrick Finucane Inquiry. The service is to ensure the safety and security of staff, witnesses, legal representatives, visitors, premises and sensitive information. The tender is open, with an estimated value of 1,200,000 GBP and a submission deadline of 23 November 2026.

Contracting authority

  • Northern Ireland OfficeBuyer

    1 live opportunity

    BELFAST, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PPVC-4544-NDQP

  • CPD - Supplies & Services Division

    Procuring entity

    BELFAST, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PVWG-8426-YWXV

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,200,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
23 October 2026
Questions by
16 November 2026
Deadline
23 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Security servicesGuard servicesPatrol services

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Expected competition

4

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Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • AC1 - Service Delivery35%
  • AC2 - Contract Management and Business Continuity21%
  • AC3 - Social Value14%
  • AC4 - Cost30%

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  1. Contract Notice

    23 October 2026

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