Tender

ID 5830602 - PSNI - Provision of Catering, Cleaning and Ancillary Services

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI)

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13 Nov 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is inviting tenders for the provision of catering, cleaning, and ancillary services across its estate. This procurement process is being managed through an open procedure and currently stands at the tender update stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 7th January 2026. The contract is part of a strategic effort to streamline service delivery by integrating various service streams, such as restaurant and operational catering, and several cleaning services. Located primarily around Carrickfergus and Belfast, this procurement falls under the services category and is valued at £87.6 million, with an estimated net value of £73 million. Companies interested must submit their tenders electronically via the eTendersNI platform.

This comprehensive contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in large-scale catering, cleaning, and facilities management services. With a multi-million-pound budget, companies that excel in delivering quality service and operational efficiency, especially with an integrated services model, are well-suited for this tender. The procurement is particularly advantageous for businesses that have expertise in both catering and cleaning, as the PSNI seeks to leverage synergies across these functions. The contract period, stretching from July 2026 to March 2031, with possible extensions up to June 2033, provides a stable, long-term opportunity for growth and partnership with a central government authority.

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Notice Title

ID 5830602 - PSNI - Provision of Catering, Cleaning and Ancillary Services

Notice Description

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seek to establish a Contract for the provision of catering, cleaning and ancillary services across the PSNI estate. The PSNI catering, cleaning and ancillary services contract comprises of a number of service streams to include restaurant catering, operational catering, general cleaning, forensic cleaning, vehicle cleaning and custody decontamination cleaning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension period comprising of up to 27 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e020
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080572-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£73,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2032-03-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI)
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARRICKFERGUS
Postcode
BT38 8PL
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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