Tender 29/2025 - Provision of Certified Security Personnel at Kilbroney and Castlewellan Caravan Parks, 2026 to 2030

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 13:18

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Tender 29/2025 - Provision of Certified Security Personnel at Kilbroney and Castlewellan Caravan Parks, 2026 to 2030." This open competition was aimed at selecting a qualified supplier to ensure secure environments at two key caravan parks that are significant to the district’s tourism sector. The procurement category was services within the security industry, with Talon Security Ltd. awarded the contract. The procurement method was an open below-threshold competition under the light-touch regime. The contract, signed on 12 March 2026, will commence on the same day and could extend until 2030 if all renewal options are exercised.

This contract represents a noteworthy opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the security services industry, to engage with public sector projects. Through the provision of certified security personnel, businesses can establish their reputations and expand their portfolios with substantial government contracts. SMEs with expertise in security personnel services for public and recreational spaces are particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities, with the potential for extended engagement given the possible contract renewals. The structured award criteria, balancing quality and price, also ensure that varied business capacities and innovations can be competitively evaluated, fostering fair competition among bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tender 29/2025 - Provision of Certified Security Personnel at Kilbroney and Castlewellan Caravan Parks, 2026 to 2030

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council manage caravan parks at Kilbroney and Castlewellan Forest Parks which form important parts of the district's tourism offering. Council require the provision of certified Security Personnel who will help uphold safe and secure 'family holiday' environments in both caravan parks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (4 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061588
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058127-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£473,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£473,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£473,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
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)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALON SECURITY

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