This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 14:01

Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 14:48

Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, recently completed a procurement process for Security and CCTV Monitoring services, with the procurement identification "PRN26020". This tender was carried out using a selective procurement method known as a "Competitive flexible procedure". The procurement, falling under the services category, involved the provision of security services at housing schemes throughout Northern Ireland. Initially announced on 20th April 2026, key activities included engaging the market prior to the procurement process and official procurement planning. The contract's award stage was concluded on 6th July 2026, with the contract period set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, extendable up to 31st August 2031. The project, which holds significant financial value, aims to enhance security infrastructure through comprehensive services such as CCTV monitoring and mobile response services.

This contract presents robust opportunities for business growth particularly for companies specializing in security and surveillance services across Northern Ireland. Large enterprises like INSEC Northern Ireland Limited, which successfully secured the contract, could leverage this project to expand their service offerings and strengthen their market presence. The contract’s scale and scope favour well-established firms with the capacity to meet high-security demands and maintain flexible, high-quality service provision. Such opportunities could, therefore, cater to businesses equipped to handle extensive security operations, ensuring their sustainability and potential growth in a competitive landscape. This context provides an ample arena for businesses with a focus on technological integration in security services to thrive, distinguishing themselves by offering innovative and reliable security solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Security and CCTV Monitoring

Notice Description

Procurement of a service provider for provision of Security and CCTV Monitoring services at housing schemes throughout Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are 3 potential 1 year extensions.

Planning Information

Prior to initiating the procurement, Choice wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process and potential service providers views on scale and scope of the contracts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063729-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

79714000 - Surveillance services

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,747,417 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
5 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4DN
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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSEC NORTHERN IRELAND

Further Information

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