Tender 18/2026 - Event Stewarding to include Event Safety and Safeguarding Duties for NMDDC Events Department

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Tender 18/2026 - Event Stewarding to include Event Safety and Safeguarding Duties for NMDDC Events Department." This tender is classified under the event and security services industry categories and seeks a professional service for council events across the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers need to submit their tenders by 26 June 2026, with opportunities for enquiries closing on 22 June 2026. The procurement method being used is an open competition, providing a level playing field for all participating businesses.

This tender presents promising opportunities for service providers specialising in event stewardship and security services, including safety and safeguarding duties. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are encouraged to participate. The contract has an initial two-year period, starting 1 August 2026, with potential extensions up to three additional years, offering a substantial growth opportunity for companies in this area. The contract's value and service continuity could provide significant revenue and stability for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Tender 18/2026 - Event Stewarding to include Event Safety and Safeguarding Duties for NMDDC Events Department

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (The Council) is inviting tenders from suitably experienced suppliers for the provision of Event Stewarding to include Event Safety and Safeguarding Duties for Council Events. Through the provision of a professional service, the supplier will play a fundamental, front?line role in the safe, compliant and successful delivery of Council events. The contract will initially be awarded for a 2-year period with the possibility to extend by 36 months (3 x 12-month optional extension periods) subject both to satisfactory supplier performance and budget availability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053517-2026
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£248,488 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£248,488 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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