Tender: Pre-Market Engagement for Soft Services (Cleaning, Catering & Security) – UK Public Contract

Released 29 days ago

Closed21 Oct 2026
Likely valueEstimate£2.0M to £18.6MInflation adjusted
LocationNorthern Ireland
SourceeTendersNI
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Submissions closedClosed Wed, 21 Oct 2026

A public sector organisation is seeking suppliers as part of a pre-market engagement for the provision of soft services including cleaning, catering (food, beverage and canteen services) and security (including security and surveillance equipment). This opportunity relates to a public contract under UK procurement rules and follows an open/competitive flexible procedure with a qualification envelope structure, covering CPV categories for cleaning, environmental services, catering and security equipment.

Ideal for facilities management companies or consortia that can deliver integrated cleaning, catering and security services (including provision of equipment and surveillance systems); Considerations: suppliers should be prepared to address multiple CPV areas, coordinate cross-service delivery and participate in an open public-sector procurement process in the UK.

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