ID 4217616 - Department of Justice (DOJ) - The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) Coroners Removals - Districts A, D, E, F, G, H, J, and K

Department of Justice

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Award

28 Sep 2022 at 10:21

Tender

08 Jul 2022 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Justice has awarded contracts for funeral services covering multiple districts in Northern Ireland under the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS). The contract term is for three years with the option to extend for up to 24 months. The services include conveying bodies to mortuaries for coroner investigations, with a total contract value exceeding £1.6 million.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs in the funeral services sector to compete for contracts in various districts across Northern Ireland. Businesses specialising in funeral and related services, particularly those experienced in managing mortuary transport arrangements, are well-suited to take part in this procurement process. The tender, initiated by the Department of Justice, aims to meet public sector needs while contributing to broader social, economic, and environmental goals.

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Notice Title

ID 4217616 - Department of Justice (DOJ) - The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) Coroners Removals - Districts A, D, E, F, G, H, J, and K

Notice Description

Under section 12(1) of the Coroners Act 1959 and rule 24 of the Coroners (Practice and Procedure) Rules (NI) 1963 the Coroner is responsible for having in place suitable arrangements for the conveying of bodies to a mortuary for the purpose of his investigation into the cause of death. 1.2 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: - Lot 1 - District A- Belfast City Lot 2 - District D - Newry Mourne and Down Lot 3 - District E - Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Lot 4 - District F - Mid Ulster Lot 5 - District G - Fermanagh and Omagh Lot 6 - District H - Derry City and Strabane Lot 7 - District J - Causeway Coast and Glens Lot 8 - District K - Mid and East Antrim The Contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months

Lot Information

Lot 1 - District A- Belfast City

Under section 12(1) of the Coroners Act 1959 and rule 24 of the Coroners (Practice and Procedure) Rules (NI) 1963 the Coroner is responsible for having in place suitable arrangements for the conveying of bodies to a mortuary for the purpose of his investigation into the cause of death. 1.2 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: - Lot 1 - District A- Belfast City Lot 2 - District D - Newry Mourne and Down Lot 3 - District E - Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Lot 4 - District F - Mid Ulster Lot 5 - District G - Fermanagh and Omagh Lot 6 - District H - Derry City and Strabane Lot 7 - District J - Causeway Coast and Glens Lot 8 - District K - Mid and East Antrim The Contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period ofup to and including 24 months

Options: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months

Lot 2 - District D - Newry Mourne and Down

Under section 12(1) of the Coroners Act 1959 and rule 24 of the Coroners (Practice and Procedure) Rules (NI) 1963 the Coroner is responsible for having in place suitable arrangements for the conveying of bodies to a mortuary for the purpose of his investigation into the cause of death. 1.2 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: - Lot 1 - District A- Belfast City Lot 2 - District D - Newry Mourne and Down Lot 3 - District E - Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Lot 4 - District F - Mid Ulster Lot 5 - District G - Fermanagh and Omagh Lot 6 - District H - Derry City and Strabane Lot 7 - District J - Causeway Coast and Glens Lot 8 - District K - Mid and East Antrim The Contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months

Options: The initial contract period is for three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months.

Lot 3 - District E - Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon

Under section 12(1) of the Coroners Act 1959 and rule 24 of the Coroners (Practice and Procedure) Rules (NI) 1963 the Coroner is responsible for having in place suitable arrangements for the conveying of bodies to a mortuary for the purpose of his investigation into the cause of death. 1.2 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: - Lot 1 - District A- Belfast City Lot 2 - District D - Newry Mourne and Down Lot 3 - District E - Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Lot 4 - District F - Mid Ulster Lot 5 - District G - Fermanagh and Omagh Lot 6 - District H - Derry City and Strabane Lot 7 - District J - Causeway Coast and Glens Lot 8 - District K - Mid and East Antrim The Contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months

Options: The initial contract period is for three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months.

Lot 4 - District F - Mid Ulster

Under section 12(1) of the Coroners Act 1959 and rule 24 of the Coroners (Practice and Procedure) Rules (NI) 1963 the Coroner is responsible for having in place suitable arrangements for the conveying of bodies to a mortuary for the purpose of his investigation into the cause of death. 1.2 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: - Lot 1 - District A- Belfast City Lot 2 - District D - Newry Mourne and Down Lot 3 - District E - Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Lot 4 - District F - Mid Ulster Lot 5 - District G - Fermanagh and Omagh Lot 6 - District H - Derry City and Strabane Lot 7 - District J - Causeway Coast and Glens Lot 8 - District K - Mid and East Antrim The Contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months

Options: The initial contract period is for three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months.

Lot 5 - District G - Fermanagh and Omagh

Under section 12(1) of the Coroners Act 1959 and rule 24 of the Coroners (Practice and Procedure) Rules (NI) 1963 the Coroner is responsible for having in place suitable arrangements for the conveying of bodies to a mortuary for the purpose of his investigation into the cause of death. 1.2 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: - Lot 1 - District A- Belfast City Lot 2 - District D - Newry Mourne and Down Lot 3 - District E - Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Lot 4 - District F - Mid Ulster Lot 5 - District G - Fermanagh and Omagh Lot 6 - District H - Derry City and Strabane Lot 7 - District J - Causeway Coast and Glens Lot 8 - District K - Mid and East Antrim The Contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months

Options: The initial contract period is for three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months.

Lot 6 - District H - Derry City and Strabane

Under section 12(1) of the Coroners Act 1959 and rule 24 of the Coroners (Practice and Procedure) Rules (NI) 1963 the Coroner is responsible for having in place suitable arrangements for the conveying of bodies to a mortuary for the purpose of his investigation into the cause of death. 1.2 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: - Lot 1 - District A- Belfast City Lot 2 - District D - Newry Mourne and Down Lot 3 - District E - Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Lot 4 - District F - Mid Ulster Lot 5 - District G - Fermanagh and Omagh Lot 6 - District H - Derry City and Strabane Lot 7 - District J - Causeway Coast and Glens Lot 8 - District K - Mid and East Antrim The Contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months

Options: The initial contract period is for three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months.

Lot 7 - District J - Causeway Coast and Glens

Under section 12(1) of the Coroners Act 1959 and rule 24 of the Coroners (Practice and Procedure) Rules (NI) 1963 the Coroner is responsible for having in place suitable arrangements for the conveying of bodies to a mortuary for the purpose of his investigation into the cause of death. 1.2 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: - Lot 1 - District A- Belfast City Lot 2 - District D - Newry Mourne and Down Lot 3 - District E - Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Lot 4 - District F - Mid Ulster Lot 5 - District G - Fermanagh and Omagh Lot 6 - District H - Derry City and Strabane Lot 7 - District J - Causeway Coast and Glens Lot 8 - District K - Mid and East Antrim The Contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months

Options: The initial contract period is for three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months.

Lot 8 - District K - Mid and East Antrim

Under section 12(1) of the Coroners Act 1959 and rule 24 of the Coroners (Practice and Procedure) Rules (NI) 1963 the Coroner is responsible for having in place suitable arrangements for the conveying of bodies to a mortuary for the purpose of his investigation into the cause of death. 1.2 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: - Lot 1 - District A- Belfast City Lot 2 - District D - Newry Mourne and Down Lot 3 - District E - Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Lot 4 - District F - Mid Ulster Lot 5 - District G - Fermanagh and Omagh Lot 6 - District H - Derry City and Strabane Lot 7 - District J - Causeway Coast and Glens Lot 8 - District K - Mid and East Antrim The Contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months

Options: The initial contract period is for three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to and including 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03500b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027134-2022
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,668,745 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,577,746 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,668,743 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Justice
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

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