Award

PSNI - Security and Operational Support Services

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND PSNI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Dec 2024 at 12:58

Tender

20 Sep 2024 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has awarded a contract for Security and Operational Support Services across various PSNI locations, with the procurement stage designated as 'Award'. This contract, valued at £202,000,000, involves services such as security guarding, close protection unit drivers, CCTV operators, station enquiry assistants, and property management. The contract will commence on 7 March 2025 and be for an initial period of 3 years, with options for three additional extensions of up to 24 months each. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this contract falls under the 'Security services' industry category according to the CPV classification (79710000). The contract was procured using an open procedure, with an emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%) as award criteria. Key dates include the contract signing on 30 December 2024 and the service commencement on 7 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, surveillance, alarm monitoring, and property management. Companies with expertise in these areas and those capable of meeting high-performance standards will benefit from engaging with the PSNI. Regular performance monitoring and rigorous Key Performance Indicators ensure that only competent and reliable contractors succeed, fostering competition and motivating businesses to deliver superior services. This contract is especially suitable for larger firms with the capability to handle extensive security operations and multiple sites, thus enabling them to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their operational excellence in securing government contracts.

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Notice Title

PSNI - Security and Operational Support Services

Notice Description

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seeks to appoint a Contractor for the delivery of Security and Operational Support Services across PSNI locations. The Services to be delivered under this Contract are an integral component in the day-to-day policing of Northern Ireland. Delivery of a quality service is essential and is a critical factor in maintaining the professional image of the PSNI and enhancing public confidence. The Service Functions to be delivered under this contract are Security guarding, Close Protection Unit Drivers, CCTV Operators, Station Enquiry Assistants and Property Management. The services will commence on 7 March 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seeks to appoint a Contractor for the delivery of Security and Operational Support Services across PSNI locations. The Services to be delivered under this Contract are an integral component in the day-to-day policing of Northern Ireland. Delivery of a quality service is essential and is a critical factor in maintaining the professional image of the PSNI and enhancing public confidence. The Service Functions to be delivered under this contract are Security guarding, Close Protection Unit Drivers, CCTV Operators, Station Enquiry Assistants and Property Management. The services will commence on 7 March 2025. Additional information: The successful Contractors performance on the contract will be regularly monitored and subject to Key Performance Indicators. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and the contract may be terminated.

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years. There are 3 optional extension periods of up to 24 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041595-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79713000 - Guard services

79714000 - Surveillance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£210,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND PSNI
Additional Buyers

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

Contact Name
Justice Sector Procurement, Justice.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT5 6LD
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sandown
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

"SUPPLIER NAME WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS

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