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title: "Tender 18/2026 - Event Stewarding to include Event Safety and Safeguarding Duties for NMDDC Events Department"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af22"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Tender 18/2026 - Event Stewarding to include Event Safety and Safeguarding Duties for NMDDC Events Department

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af22

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053517-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,488 |
| Lots value | £248,488 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT34 2QU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 15:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053517-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053517-2026
  5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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