Planning

The Provision of Facilities Services for NIFRS

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

08 Feb 2022 at 10:05

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Procurement and Logistics Service is initiating a tender for "The Provision of Facilities Services for NIFRS" aimed at facilities management services, specifically for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). The process is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submitting completed questionnaires set for 3pm on 8th March 2022. The procurement will focus on understanding market capabilities regarding the delivery of various facilities services, including options for standalone catering or a combination of services like cleaning and security, which may inform future contracting decisions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the facilities management sector, particularly those offering comprehensive service packages that include cleaning, catering, and maintenance solutions. Companies with experience in service integration and a strong operational capability in managing such varied services will be well-placed to compete. Engaging in this early market consultation allows businesses to align their offerings with NIFRS's needs, enhancing their prospects for success in potential subsequent procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Facilities Services for NIFRS

Notice Description

NIFRS objective is to get an understanding from the market and what would be the best solution to provide FM Services to LDC Cookstown. NIFRS currently use a Term Service Contract to undertake planned and reactive maintenance throughout their estate and a BSO PaLS Contract for Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance and Waste Management. NIFRS do have the option to merge this site into this contract; however, there are some services that aren't included within the TSSC e.g. Catering, Security and maintenance of bespoke Fire Fighting Props. At this stage, NIFRS are uncertain if a standalone catering provision contract would be attractive to the market, or would a package of combined soft services e.g. catering, cleaning (including window cleaning, waste management, security and grounds maintenance be more attractive to the market In order to avoid failed procurement exercise and gain an understanding operating models. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise may inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Facilities Services for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) Additional information: Please send an email to bouchernifrs@hscni.net to request a copy of the pre-market engagement document. Should you wish to participate in this exercise you must complete the questionnaire in this document. The questionnaire must be completed and returned via email no later than 3pm on 8th March 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031460
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003525-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bouchernifrs@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
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
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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