T25/26-089 PROVISION OF CARETAKER AND RECEPTION SERVICES AT THE BRADFORD COURT OFFICE

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 20:20

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of caretaker and reception services at the Bradford Court offices, located in Lisburn, UK. The procurement, identified by the tender reference T25/26-089, falls under the industry category of services, specifically concerning office-support and janitorial services. Following an open procurement method, the contract was awarded on 14th May 2026 to COBRA SPECIALIST SECURITY SERVICES LTD. The contract period begins on 1st June 2026 and extends until 31st May 2027, with the potential for renewal until 2029. This procurement process was managed according to the Northern Irish devolved regulations, ensuring compliance with local government standards.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialised caretaker and reception services. Companies with expertise in supplying office-support personnel, including temporary staff, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The open procedure implies competitiveness in pricing and quality, offering SMEs a chance to secure significant public sector contracts. Organisations that can demonstrate efficient service delivery, quality management, and cost-effectiveness have the potential to leverage such contracts for business growth, particularly in the public administration sector. Businesses aiming to expand within government-based service contracts will find this and similar opportunities highly beneficial.

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Notice Title

T25/26-089 PROVISION OF CARETAKER AND RECEPTION SERVICES AT THE BRADFORD COURT OFFICE

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint a suitable contractor for the provision of caretaker and reception services at the Bradford Court offices

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option for 2 extensions of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06825b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044672-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel

98341130 - Janitorial services

98341140 - Caretaker services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£211,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£211,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£176,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-04-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COBRA SPECIALIST SECURITY SERVICES

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