Tender

PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES

RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Radius Housing Association involves the tender for the Provision of Security Services, under tender ID RAD151. The contract encompasses various security and safety services, including manned/static security, mobile patrols, emergency key holding, and void property checks, among others. This process falls within the services category and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement method is selective, utilising a competitive flexible procedure. Situated in Holywood, United Kingdom, the procurement stage is currently active with key deadlines for tender submissions by 27th March 2026 and enquiries by 20th March 2026. The award period concludes on 13th April 2026, with a contract period extending from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029.

This opportunity can provide substantial business growth, particularly for security firms specialising in comprehensive service offerings, such as patrol services, alarm-monitoring, and response services. Businesses with expertise in managing security services contracts, offering innovative service delivery plans, and contributing to social value will find this tender advantageous. With a gross value proposition of £1,512,000, organisations that can present competitive pricing along with high-quality proposals stand to benefit most. The procurement allows room for dialogue to refine contract elements, encouraging businesses to leverage their unique strengths in customer care and performance management.

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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/018384-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-03-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Further Information

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