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ID 3823034 DAERA LMCNI - Provision of Certification Services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme

DAERA Livestock and Meat Commission for NI

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23 Mar 2022 at 09:54

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11 Jan 2022 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The DAERA Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) is seeking a competent organisation to provide certification services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS). The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the contract valued at £6.4 million. The deadline for bid submissions was 14 February 2022, and the contract is intended to be renewed before April 2027, with options for extensions available after the initial period. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the relevant industry category falls under business services, specifically focusing on certification and inspection services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in certification, inspection, and quality assurance services, particularly those accredited to ISO 17065 standards by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Companies with experience in agricultural certification, legal documentation, and consulting services would find this an ideal chance to expand their offerings and establish a partnership with a key public authority. As the contract is designed to ensure compliance with high standards, firms demonstrating strong methodologies and a proven track record in similar roles will be well-positioned to compete successfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 3823034 DAERA LMCNI - Provision of Certification Services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme

Notice Description

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) is seeking a competent organisation to provide certification services including: registration, inspection and certification to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS). LMC appoint a third-party Certification Body to independently verify that producers (farmers) are adhering to the required Standards of the scheme. The Certification Body is accredited to the International Standard ISO 17065 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS). Currently NIFCC (Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification) operate the certification system for the NIBL FQAS. NIBL FQAS has been provided with certification services by an ISO 17065 Product Certification Body accredited UKAS since April 2002. The contract with the present certification body expires on 31 March 2022 and LMC wishes to continue to operate a Product Certification Scheme for NIBL FQAS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) is seeking a competent organisation to provide certification services including: registration, inspection and certification to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS). LMC appoint a third-party Certification Body to independently verify that producers (farmers) are adhering to the required Standards of the scheme. The Certification Body is accredited to the International Standard ISO 17065 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS). Currently NIFCC (Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification) operate the certification system for the NIBL FQAS. NIBL FQAS has been provided with certification services by an ISO 17065 Product Certification Body accredited UKAS since April 2002. The contract with the present certification body expires on 31 March 2022 and LMC wishes to continue to operate a Product Certification Scheme for NIBL FQAS.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are [2] options to extend for [1] year each.

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to be renewed on expiry of the final contract period and prior to April 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030973
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007821-2022
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79100000 - Legal services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79131000 - Documentation services

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 months prior to expiry of this contract anticipated to be January 2027.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DAERA Livestock and Meat Commission for NI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT28 2LU
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Knockmore
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Nothern Ireland Food Chain Certification

Further Information

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