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T25-096BUS Event Crowd Management 2025-28

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 08:30

Award

09 Sep 2025 at 15:11

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "T25-096BUS Event Crowd Management 2025-28" contract was conducted by the Derry City and Strabane District Council, located in Derry, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on providing security and crowd management services for festivals and events within the council area, covering the period from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a potential extension until October 2028. This was an open procedure under the category of services, strictly governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract was awarded to Ogma Safety Ltd., and its gross value is GBP 360,000. The procurement process is now complete, with significant milestones such as the award date of 21 October 2025 and the signing date of 26 September 2025.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in security services, particularly those experienced in managing large public events. Businesses with expertise in providing crowd control and related security functions can leverage this contract to expand their operations within the Derry region. The open procurement method employed ensures a level playing field, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Ogma Safety Ltd., who have successfully secured the contract. As the contract spans multiple years with a considerable financial value, it presents ongoing business potential in an industry sector that values quality and cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Title

T25-096BUS Event Crowd Management 2025-28

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) wish to invite written tenders from suitably experienced organisations for the provision of Security and Crowd Management for Festival and Events within the Council area from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028. DCSDC has established an annual public outdoor events programme which includes a number of major events throughout the year. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: possible 7mth extension to take contract to 3yrs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066957-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
02871253253

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OGMA SAFETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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