Open tender · Notice 100425-2026
ID 6603223 - NIO - Patrick Finucane Inquiry - Provision of Security and Stewarding Services for Bradford Court Hearing Venue
Northern Ireland Office
- Value
- £1.2m
- Closes
- 23 Nov 2026 (15 days)
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2028
In plain English
The Northern Ireland Office wants an accredited security guarding and stewarding service for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry hearing venue at Bradford Court, protecting staff, witnesses, legal representatives, visitors, premises and sensitive information. The contract is estimated at £1,200,000 and runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028, with bids due by 23 November 2026.
Good fit for: Accredited security guarding firms able to staff a high-profile hearing venue over two years.
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What the buyer says
The NIO are seeking an appropriately accredited security guarding service to support the operation of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry, ensuring the safety and security of staff, witnesses, legal representatives, visitors, premises and sensitive information.
Getting the documents
etendersni.gov.uk/epps (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 23 Oct 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £281k to £372k (2 since 2026; 2 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarding and Security Services- Sefton Major Events Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council | Paramount Stewarding & Security Limited SME | £372k | 23 Apr |
| Security Services at Tripos Court 2025 Flagship Housing Limited | Hyline Security (UK) Limited SME | £281k | 23 Feb |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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