Tender

RFQ 2025/58 - Provision of Community Safety Wardens 2026-2027

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) for the provision of Community Safety Wardens during 2026-2027, aiming to address rising anti-social behaviour within their jurisdiction. The tender, titled "RFQ 2025/58," falls under the security services category with a focus on delivering services across the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, offering an open competition that is below the financial threshold. Key dates to note include an inquiry period closing on 24th February 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 27th February 2026. This invitation offers an opportunity for potential contractors to engage through the MultiQuote platform, ensuring accessibility for various business entities.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its suitability criteria. The contract itself, with an estimated value of £48,000 GBP net, favours businesses prioritising quality alongside competitive pricing, as award criteria weight quality at 70% and price at 30%. With the contract period set to commence from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, participating firms can enhance their market presence and foster business growth by contributing to the community's safety initiatives. The light-touch regime procurement method further simplifies engagement for businesses aiming to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/58 - Provision of Community Safety Wardens 2026-2027

Notice Description

There is evidence of increasing levels of anti-social behaviour across the Newry, Mourne & Down District Council area, with indications of seasonal increases (for example, during the Summer months) and in a number of urban centres. To address this, the PCSP wishes to provide a Community Safety Warden Scheme across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06531f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013086-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Shona McConville
Contact Email
shona.mcconville@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03301374864

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

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