This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 13:47

Award

08 May 2026 at 11:16

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of security services was initiated by Radius Housing Association Limited, a sub-central government public authority as per Northern Irish devolved regulations, located in Holywood, UKN09, United Kingdom. The project, identified as RAD151, involved an open competitive procedure aimed at securing manned/static security, routine mobile patrols, ASB response, fire warden services, and more for various properties under the association's purview. The procurement journey progressed from a tender stage announced in March 2026, with submissions closing by the end of March, to an award phase in May 2026, culminating in contract signing by June 2026. The active contract runs from 2026 through to 2029, with the possibility of renewal for up to five years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with expertise in comprehensive property security solutions, such as mobile patrols and emergency response services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Cobra Specialist Security Services Ltd, which secured the contract, are well-suited to capitalise on such opportunities, especially when offering flexible and responsive security operations. The awarded contract aligns with the strategic goal of enhancing safety and security across public and residential properties, thus opening pathways for reputable security firms to expand their market presence and operational capabilities through strategic public sector engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of Security Services as fully described in Document 2 Service Information. It is the intention of Radius Housing to award a contract to a single provider for the service which includes: * Manned/Static Security Service (Ad-hoc and reoccurring) * Routine Mobile Patrols (Ad-hoc and reoccurring) * ASB Response Service * Fire Warden Service * Emergency Key Holding (including Fire and Intruder Alarm Response) to include emergency call out service * Accompanying staff to properties where a safety risk has been identified * Personal service of legal documentation on behalf of Association * Void Property Check as agreed with the Radius Asset Team, on a two (2) weekly basis inspection service of property doors, windows, roof and area inside letterbox) * Opening and closing of playparks Details of individual properties, the frequency of services required are set out in the Service Information (Document 2) and associated appendices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054350-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79714000 - Surveillance services

79715000 - Patrol services

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-03-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYWOOD
Postcode
BT18 9HZ
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Holywood
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COBRA SPECIALIST SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-065f71-2026-06-09T14:47:56+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-09T14:47:56+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-065f71",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQTY-5785-DJHJ",
            "name": "Radius Housing Association",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQTY-5785-DJHJ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 - 7 Redburn Square",
                "locality": "Holywood",
                "postalCode": "BT18 9HZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN09"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@radiushousing.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "GB-NIR",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "description": "Northern Irish devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-NP000169",
            "name": "RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "NP000169"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PQTY-5785-DJHJ"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 - 7 Redburn Square",
                "locality": "Holywood",
                "postalCode": "BT18 9HZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN09"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@radiushousing.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "GB-NIR",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "description": "Northern Irish devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-NI034725",
            "name": "COBRA SPECIALIST SECURITY SERVICES LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "NI034725"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PMGD-3931-PMND"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit C6 Knockmore Hill Business Park",
                "locality": "Lisburn",
                "postalCode": "BT28 2EX",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN0E"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "raymond@cobrasecurity.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.cobrasecurity.co.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-NP000169",
        "name": "RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
    },
    "planning": {
        "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "n/a"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "RAD151",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES",
        "description": "The Contract is for the provision of Security Services as fully described in Document 2 Service Information. It is the intention of Radius Housing to award a contract to a single provider for the service which includes: * Manned/Static Security Service (Ad-hoc and reoccurring) * Routine Mobile Patrols (Ad-hoc and reoccurring) * ASB Response Service * Fire Warden Service * Emergency Key Holding (including Fire and Intruder Alarm Response) to include emergency call out service * Accompanying staff to properties where a safety risk has been identified * Personal service of legal documentation on behalf of Association * Void Property Check as agreed with the Radius Asset Team, on a two (2) weekly basis inspection service of property doors, windows, roof and area inside letterbox) * Opening and closing of playparks Details of individual properties, the frequency of services required are set out in the Service Information (Document 2) and associated appendices",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79710000",
                        "description": "Security services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79720000",
                        "description": "Investigation services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79715000",
                        "description": "Patrol services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79714000",
                        "description": "Surveillance services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79711000",
                        "description": "Alarm-monitoring services"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 1512000,
            "amount": 1260000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
        "procedure": {
            "features": "This Competitive Flexible shall consist of an initial stage where tenderers will submit their Conditions of Participation, and their quality and cost (Award Stage) offer. The Contracting Authority may award the procurement competition to the Most advantageous Tender after the assessment of this initial stage. However, the Contracting Authority reserves the right at its sole discretion to conduct further price only stages and to issue refined service or contract information. Revised Pricing will be assessed and will be combined with the Quality scores to provide a new Most Advantageous Tender. The Contracting Authority also reserves the right at its sole discretion following the completion of the evaluation of all responses and the identification of the Most Advantageous Tender according to the award criteria to enter dialogue with the most advantageous tenderer in order to refine elements of the contract, service, specification, social value offer, sustainability and or cost prior to the execution of the contract."
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "Via etenders NI https://etendersni.gov.uk/",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-27T12:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-20T16:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-13T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 1512000,
                    "amount": 1260000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Contract Management and Customer Care",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 12,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Service Delivery Plans",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 13,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Performance Measurement and Performance Management",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Provision of Social Value",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Evaluation Total Recurring Services",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 20,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Evaluation Total Schedule of Rates",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Evaluation Total Void Property Checks",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Evaluation Total for Opening and Closing Play Parks",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "018384-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018384-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-03-02T12:09:25Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "recurrence": {
            "dates": [
                {
                    "startDate": "2030-03-01T23:59:59+00:00"
                }
            ]
        }
    },
    "language": "en",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 9,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "finalStageBids",
                "value": 8,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
                "value": 2,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-05-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 1512000,
                "amount": 1260000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-NI034725",
                    "name": "COBRA SPECIALIST SECURITY SERVICES LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "79710000",
                            "description": "Security services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKN",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKN",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2031-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "The contract is for an initial period of three (3) years with Radius having the option to exercise up to two (2) contractual extensions of 12 months (3+1+1). Radius reserve the right to offer longer extensions but the total of these will not exceed 2 years and the maximum contract duration shall be 5 years"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "042457-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042457-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-05-08T12:16:58+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "assessmentSummariesDateSent": "2026-05-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-05-25T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-08T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-06-07T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2031-06-07T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "The contract is for an initial period of three (3) years with Radius having the option to exercise up to two (2) contractual extensions of 12 months (3+1+1). Radius reserve the right to offer longer extensions but the total of these will not exceed 2 years and the maximum contract duration shall be 5 years"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 1512000,
                "amount": 1260000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "agreedMetrics": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "title": "Rapid Response Call Outs"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "title": "Number of complaints received and resolution"
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "title": "Ensure secure storage & retention of all data"
                }
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "054350-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054350-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-09T14:47:56+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}