Tender

ID 6025438 - PSNI - Corporate Events Management Service

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI)

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is actively seeking a supplier to deliver Corporate Events Management Services, an opportunity that is being procured through an open procedure. Situated in Belfast, the buying organisation has outlined this contract for services involving various event management activities across Northern Ireland. The tender, identified as ID 6025438, is within the services industry category, specifically targeting event, exhibition, and seminar organisation. The tender period concludes on 20th February 2026, with enquiries open until 10th February 2026, and the awarding period scheduled to end on 27th April 2026. The tender documents are accessible electronically, requiring submission via the eTendersNI platform.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in event management. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open and above-threshold, adhering to the light-touch regime, thus providing a level playing field. The estimated contract value is approximately £674,400 gross, signifying ample potential for business engagement. With a focus on quality and price weighted criteria, businesses proficient in event planning, resource management, and social value creation may find this tender especially beneficial. Prospective suppliers have a chance to manage prestigious events for a governmental body, reinforcing their portfolio and fostering industry relationships.

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Notice Title

ID 6025438 - PSNI - Corporate Events Management Service

Notice Description

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) requires a Supplier to provide Event Management Services. PSNI hosts a number of events - sometimes annual events. For example, Highly Commended Awards, and others on an ad hoc basis - at various locations across Northern Ireland, at venues within and outside the Police estate. Previously events have been held at Newforge Country Club, Police College, Garnerville, Riddell Hall, Belfast and sometimes hotels and conference facilities across Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006387-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79951000 - Seminar organisation services

79952000 - Event services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£562,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£562,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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 & SERVICE DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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