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10 Jan 2024 at 13:05

Award

02 Oct 2023 at 15:57

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30 Jun 2023 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Justice has completed a tender process for the provision of support services for potential adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. The contract includes multiple lots catering to different victim categories such as female victims and accompanying children, male victims and accompanying partners/children, and victims with complex needs. The total estimated value of the contract is £14,000,000. The main procurement category is services, and the tender period ended on August 1, 2023. The awarded contracts are currently active with suppliers withheld for security reasons.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in social services and support for victims of modern slavery and human trafficking to secure contracts with the Department of Justice. The contract aims to comply with social, economic, and environmental objectives of the government. Businesses that can provide specialised services for vulnerable victims and have experience in handling complex needs, mental health, and addiction issues would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Department of Justice serves as the buying organization and central purchasing body overseeing the procurement process with strict contract monitoring and performance evaluation.

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Notice Title

DoJ Opening and Closing of Interface Security Gates

Notice Description

The Department of Justice (DoJ) has responsibility for a number of security gates in Belfast and Derry / Londonderry. One lot is for the provision of a service to open and close security gates in north and west Belfast, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements. A second lot is the provision of a service to open and close six security gates in Derry, in close proximity to the intersection of Bishop Street and Derry's Walls, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Belfast Security Gates

The Department of Justice (DoJ) has responsibility for a number of security gates in Belfast and Derry / Londonderry. One lot is for the provision of a service to open and close security gates in north and west Belfast, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements. A second lot is the provision of a service to open and close six security gates in Derry, in close proximity to the intersection of Bishop Street and Derry's Walls, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements.

Options: Initial Period: two years. Extension: one period of one year

Lot 2 Derry / Londonderry Security Gates

The Department of Justice (DoJ) has responsibility for a number of security gates in Belfast and Derry / Londonderry. One lot is for the provision of a service to open and close security gates in north and west Belfast, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements. A second lot is the provision of a service to open and close six security gates in Derry, in close proximity to the intersection of Bishop Street and Derry's Walls, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements.

Options: Initial Period: two years. Extensions: one period of one year

Victims with complex needs including mental health and addiction issues

The Department wishes to appoint a Contractor(s) for the provision of support services for potential adult victims of modern slavery who have been subjected to any form of modern slavery, including victims of human trafficking or victims of slavery, servitude or forced and compulsory labour. The support service will also extend to children. Under the current contract, on occasion children have also been recovered with adults, albeit they are not necessarily potential victims. The Department wishes to replicate provision for children under the new contract so as to comply with Article 8 of the European Convention Human Rights (ECHR), the right to a family life. Additional information: Lot 3 not awarded, no bids received.

Options: Total Duration: up to seven years. Initial Period: three years. Extensions: two periods of two years each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000789-2024
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,340,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
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, TLN06 Belfast, TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Information withheld for security reasons

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