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

Northern Ireland Office · Central government

In brief

Northern Ireland Office is looking for suppliers for security work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £1,200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.

Bids close at 3pm, Monday 23 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 16 November 2026
Bids by: 3pm, Monday 23 November 2026

How bids are scored

AC1 - Service Delivery 35% · AC2 - Contract Management and Business Continuity 21% · AC3 - Social Value 14% · AC4 - Cost 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for security contracts in this region (from 23 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The NIO are seeking an appropriately accredited security guarding service to support the operation of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry, ensuring the safety and security of staff, witnesses, legal representatives, visitors, premises and sensitive information.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 10 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,200,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Northern Ireland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 16 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Monday 23 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

23 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 100425-2026

About the buyer

Northern Ireland OfficeLast 12 months

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From notice 100425-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.