Scope
Reference
Prj_15554
Description
For the provision of Security services during the Nottingham Inquiry.
Contract 1. Security services for the Nottingham inquiry.
Supplier
Contract value
- £98,840 excluding VAT
- £118,608 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 January 2026
Contract dates
- 23 February 2026 to 5 June 2026
- Possible extension to 17 July 2026
- 4 months, 23 days
Description of possible extension:
A six-week contingency has been built into the schedule in case the hearings run longer than expected. There will also be time for closing remarks from the chair of the Inquiry.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Signed contract documents
CON_25723 Security Contract for the Nottingham Inquiry V1.0 - REDACTED.docx
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Gifford Owen Ltd
49 Chichester Park,
Westbury
BA13 3AW
United Kingdom
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Security services for the Nottingham inquiry.
Contracting authority
Ministry of Justice
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNN-2773-HVYN
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
Email: hmctscommercial@justice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government