Award

T2537 - Security guarding and event stewarding services

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 10:27

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has completed a public procurement process for security guarding and event stewarding services, identified as tender T2537. The contract involves multiple categories, including manned security guarding, event stewarding services, key holding services, and mobile stewarding/patrolling services. This open procedure procurement involves locations within the UK, specifically Northern Ireland (region code UKN06). The procurement has been executed under an open procedure with light touch regime considerations, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The contracts, awarded to various suppliers, are set to commence between November 2025 and December 2025 and have options for renewal up to November 2027.

The security and event stewarding services tender by Belfast City Council presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in relevant security sectors. This contract is well-suited for companies of varying sizes, from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to large organisations, capable of providing high-quality security and staffing solutions for both manned and mobile guarding services. The procurement's diverse nature could facilitate business growth by allowing companies to showcase their expertise across different service aspects and potentially secure long-term engagements with possibilities for contract renewal and expansion. Additionally, the scope for contract variations caters to businesses ready to adapt to dynamic requirements, including technology integration and operational capacity scaling.

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Notice Title

T2537 - Security guarding and event stewarding services

Notice Description

The requirement is split into the following 4 lots: * Lot 1 - Manned security guarding services * Lot 2 - Event stewarding services * Lot 3 - Key holding services * Lot 4 - Mobile stewarding/ patrolling services In line with instructions provided the Council has appointed a single Bidder for each for Lot the provision of the Deliverables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05291f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062803-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BIDVEST NOONAN (UK

COBRA SPECIALIST SECURITY SERVICES

EVENTSEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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