Award

ID 5228342 - DoJ - Provision of Secure Courier Services

DOJ - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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Award

21 Jan 2025 at 15:51

Tender

04 Sep 2024 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Justice (DoJ) in Belfast has awarded a contract for the Provision of Secure Courier Services to its agencies and non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs). This procurement process relates to the services category, specifically under CPV classification 64120000 for courier services. The contract, valued at £300,000, was signed on 21 January 2025, following an open procedure. The initial procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded and is currently active. Within the scope of this contract, locations specified in Northern Ireland (UKN) are the intended service areas.

This tender opportunity is significant for businesses in the security and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in secure courier services. Companies equipped with robust security arrangements, efficient service delivery, and strong contract management systems are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The tender includes critical evaluation criteria such as service quality, security measures, and social value, providing ample room for innovative businesses to showcase their capabilities and grow their client base within the public sector. Furthermore, the option for contract extensions presents potential long-term business growth within the DoJ's procurement framework.

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Notice Title

ID 5228342 - DoJ - Provision of Secure Courier Services

Notice Description

The Department of Justice (DoJ) (the Buyer) wishes to establish a contract for the Provision of Secure Courier Services to the DoJ, its agencies and NDPBs. Please refer to the Specification for full details of the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Justice (DoJ) (the Buyer) wishes to establish a contract for the Provision of Secure Courier Services to the DoJ, its agencies and NDPBs. Please refer to the Specification for full details of the requirement.

Options: The initial period will be for 3 years with 2 optional extension periods of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049810
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002064-2025
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 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
DOJ - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Additional Buyers

LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY NORTHERN IRELAND

NIPB - NORTHERN IRELAND POLICING BOARD

NIPF - NORTHERN IRELAND POLICE FUND

NORTHERN IRELAND POLICE FUND

NORTHERN IRELAND POLICING BOARD

PBNI - PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

POLICE OMBUDSMAN NORTHERN IRELAND

POLICE RETRAINING AND REHABILITATION TRUST

PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

PRRT - POLICE RETRAINING AND REHABILITATION TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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