P1171 - Provision of a Specialist Security Service

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 13:05

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 11:35

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive conducted a selective procurement process under a competitive flexible procedure for the provision of a Specialist Security Service, resulting in the award of the contract on 22nd June 2026. The contracting authority is centrally based in Belfast and operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract, valued at £158,400 gross, spans from 23rd June 2026 to 22nd June 2029, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The procurement focused on services within the industry categories of business services, particularly law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with the procurement process covering various regulations as outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in security services, offering the chance to secure long-term cooperation with a central government authority. Ideal candidates to compete in such tenders are small to medium enterprises, particularly those based in the Belfast area, that can deliver reliable and specialist security services. Competing in public sector contracts such as this allows businesses to showcase their capability in handling substantial public sector demands and establishing a foothold in government contracts, fostering future growth opportunities. The competition included bids from three SMEs, proving accessibility and competitiveness in the varied service landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P1171 - Provision of a Specialist Security Service

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of a specialist security service as described in the Specification and in accordance with the Housing Executive's Conditions of Contract included with the Tender Documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Please refer to the P1171 - Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058541-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
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
BT2 8PB
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHERTON SECURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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