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Q25/26-049 THE PROVISION OF CARETAKER/RECEPTION SERVICES AT THE BRADFORD COURT OFFICE

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is seeking bids for the provision of caretaker and reception services at the Bradford Court Office, tender reference Q25/26-049. The process is being executed under an open competition procurement method, categorised in the services industry, specifically covering reception and caretaker services. The council is a sub-central government public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The tender process is currently active, with key dates including an enquiry deadline of 31st October 2025 and a submission deadline set for 7th November 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 31st May 2026. The total estimated contract value is £28,000 (net of VAT).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in facility management or those with experience in providing reception and caretaker services. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions will find the tender criteria favourable, with cost accounting for 60% and quality for 40% of the evaluation criteria. The contract allows for electronic submissions, accommodating businesses seeking streamlined application processes. With its strategic location in Lisburn, United Kingdom, this contract is an attractive proposition for local businesses or those looking at expanding their service footprint in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Q25/26-049 THE PROVISION OF CARETAKER/RECEPTION SERVICES AT THE BRADFORD COURT OFFICE

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council would like to invite you to provide a quotation for QUOTATION FOR Q25/26-049 The Provision of Caretaker/Reception Services at the Bradford Court Office as indicated in the attached documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d305
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068049-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79992000 - Reception services

98341140 - Caretaker services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
VINCENT COPELAND
Contact Email
vincent.copeland@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Further Information

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