---
title: "T25-096BUS Event Crowd Management 2025-28"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055bd7"
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buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# T25-096BUS Event Crowd Management 2025-28

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055bd7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "T25-096BUS Event Crowd Management 2025-28" contract was conducted by the Derry City and Strabane District Council, located in Derry, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on providing security and crowd management services for festivals and events within the council area, covering the period from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a potential extension until October 2028. This was an open procedure under the category of services, strictly governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract was awarded to Ogma Safety Ltd., and its gross value is GBP 360,000. The procurement process is now complete, with significant milestones such as the award date of 21 October 2025 and the signing date of 26 September 2025.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in security services, particularly those experienced in managing large public events. Businesses with expertise in providing crowd control and related security functions can leverage this contract to expand their operations within the Derry region. The open procurement method employed ensures a level playing field, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Ogma Safety Ltd., who have successfully secured the contract. As the contract spans multiple years with a considerable financial value, it presents ongoing business potential in an industry sector that values quality and cost-effectiveness.

## Notice

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) wish to invite written tenders from suitably experienced organisations for the provision of Security and Crowd Management for Festival and Events within the Council area from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028. DCSDC has established an annual public outdoor events programme which includes a number of major events throughout the year. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: possible 7mth extension to take contract to 3yrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066957-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OGMA SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 79715000 - Patrol services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066957-2025
- 9 Sep 2025 at 15:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055130-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 10:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038527-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066957-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055130-2025
  9th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038527-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://ogma.global
- http://www.derrystrabane.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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