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DOJ NICTS - NICTS Coroner's Removal Contract - Districts B, C and L (Lisburn and Castlereagh, North Down and Ards, Antrim and Newtownabbey).

NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE NICTS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Oct 2021 at 15:04

Tender

26 Jul 2021 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is conducting a public procurement for the NICTS Coroner's Removal Contract, covering Districts B (Lisburn and Castlereagh), C (North Down and Ards), and L (Antrim and Newtownabbey). This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, having initiated on 26 July 2021, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 27 August 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the total contract value is approximately £460,000. The contract will entail the conveying of bodies in accordance with the directions of the Coroners in Northern Ireland.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in undertaking services, particularly those involved in transportation and logistics. Companies that are well-equipped to handle sensitive operations and have prior experience in working with public sector bodies would be especially suited to compete. Furthermore, the contract includes options for renewal which may attract service providers looking for long-term engagements within the public procurement framework.

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Notice Title

DOJ NICTS - NICTS Coroner's Removal Contract - Districts B, C and L (Lisburn and Castlereagh, North Down and Ards, Antrim and Newtownabbey).

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), on behalf of the Coroners, seeks to appoint Contractors who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners within Northern Ireland for the following districts: - - District B Lisburn and Castlereagh - District C North Down and Ards - District L Antrim and Newtownabbey Please refer to 'Specification of Requirements' for detailed requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - District B Lisburn and Castlereagh

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), on behalf of the Coroners, seeks to appoint Contractors who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners within Northern Ireland for the following districts: - - District B Lisburn and Castlereagh - District C North Down and Ards - District L Antrim and Newtownabbey Please refer to 'Specification of Requirements' for detailed requirements.

Options: The contract comprises of an initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 36 months.

Renewal: This is a renewal on an ongoing services contract. Services may be subject to renewal in the future and following expire of the contract term.

Lot 2 - District C North Down and Ards

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), on behalf of the Coroners, seeks to appoint Contractors who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners within Northern Ireland for the following districts: - - District B Lisburn and Castlereagh - District C North Down and Ards - District L Antrim and Newtownabbey Please refer to 'Specification of Requirements' for detailed requirements.

Options: The contract comprises of an initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 36 months.

Renewal: This is a renewal on an ongoing services contract. Services may be subject to renewal in the future and following expire of the contract term.

Lot 3 - District L Antrim and Newtownabbey

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS), on behalf of the Coroners, seeks to appoint Contractors who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners within Northern Ireland for the following districts: - - District B Lisburn and Castlereagh - District C North Down and Ards - District L Antrim and Newtownabbey Please refer to 'Specification of Requirements' for detailed requirements.

Options: The contract comprises of an initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 36 months.

Renewal: This is a renewal on an ongoing services contract. Services may be subject to renewal in the future and following expire of the contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cc5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024790-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£454,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is likely that the contract will be renewed following the expiry of the contract term (initial contract period plus optional extensions)

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE NICTS
Contact Name
Justice Sector Procurement Team
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

"WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS - INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMISSION UPON REQUEST

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