ID 6603223 - NIO - Patrick Finucane Inquiry - Provision of Security and Stewarding Services for Bradford Court Hearing Venue

Buyer
Northern Ireland Office
Value
£1,200,000
Closes
23 November 2026
Where
BELFAST, Northern Ireland
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Northern Ireland Office wants a security company to guard and steward the Bradford Court venue, where the Patrick Finucane Inquiry holds its hearings. The guards would protect staff, witnesses, lawyers, visitors, the building and sensitive case information. The estimated value is £1.2 million.

What the buyer wants

• Provide trained, licensed security guards and stewards to staff the venue during inquiry hearings and related activity • Protect people, premises and confidential information, including controlling access and responding to incidents • Show how the service will be managed, supervised and kept secure, with staff who have passed the required vetting and checks

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

Most small firms would be ruled out by the combination of SIA Approved Contractor Scheme accreditation, security clearance for staff, and a requirement for proven experience on a contract of this size and sensitivity.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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