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title: "PSNI - Security and Operational Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c9e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND PSNI"
published: "2024-12-30"
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# PSNI - Security and Operational Support Services

Buyer: POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND PSNI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c9e

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## Summary

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has awarded a contract for Security and Operational Support Services across various PSNI locations, with the procurement stage designated as 'Award'. This contract, valued at £202,000,000, involves services such as security guarding, close protection unit drivers, CCTV operators, station enquiry assistants, and property management. The contract will commence on 7 March 2025 and be for an initial period of 3 years, with options for three additional extensions of up to 24 months each. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this contract falls under the 'Security services' industry category according to the CPV classification (79710000). The contract was procured using an open procedure, with an emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%) as award criteria. Key dates include the contract signing on 30 December 2024 and the service commencement on 7 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, surveillance, alarm monitoring, and property management. Companies with expertise in these areas and those capable of meeting high-performance standards will benefit from engaging with the PSNI. Regular performance monitoring and rigorous Key Performance Indicators ensure that only competent and reliable contractors succeed, fostering competition and motivating businesses to deliver superior services. This contract is especially suitable for larger firms with the capability to handle extensive security operations and multiple sites, thus enabling them to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their operational excellence in securing government contracts.

## Notice

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seeks to appoint a Contractor for the delivery of Security and Operational Support Services across PSNI locations. The Services to be delivered under this Contract are an integral component in the day-to-day policing of Northern Ireland. Delivery of a quality service is essential and is a critical factor in maintaining the professional image of the PSNI and enhancing public confidence. The Service Functions to be delivered under this contract are Security guarding, Close Protection Unit Drivers, CCTV Operators, Station Enquiry Assistants and Property Management. The services will commence on 7 March 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seeks to appoint a Contractor for the delivery of Security and Operational Support Services across PSNI locations. The Services to be delivered under this Contract are an integral component in the day-to-day policing of Northern Ireland. Delivery of a quality service is essential and is a critical factor in maintaining the professional image of the PSNI and enhancing public confidence. The Service Functions to be delivered under this contract are Security guarding, Close Protection Unit Drivers, CCTV Operators, Station Enquiry Assistants and Property Management. The services will commence on 7 March 2025. Additional information: The successful Contractors performance on the contract will be regularly monitored and subject to Key Performance Indicators. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and the contract may be terminated.

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years. There are 3 optional extension periods of up to 24 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041595-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000,000 |
| Lots value | £210,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £202,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND PSNI |
| Additional buyers | POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT5 6LD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sandown |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | "SUPPLIER NAME WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services
- 79713000 - Guard services
- 79714000 - Surveillance services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2024 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041595-2024
- 20 Sep 2024 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030172-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.psni.police.uk

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