Award

ID 5063576 - DoJ - PBNI - Drug Testing Services

PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2025 at 08:39

TenderUpdate

22 Jan 2025 at 08:16

TenderUpdate

19 Nov 2024 at 13:52

TenderUpdate

28 Oct 2024 at 14:04

Tender

11 Oct 2024 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for drug testing services by the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) has been awarded as of 31st March 2025. This contract, lasting for three years with an optional one-year extension, involves laboratory services across Northern Ireland focusing on breathalyser, urine, blood, and hair follicle testing of individuals on court orders and licenses. The process was an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a total value of £240,000. The procurement sought to address substance misuse in individuals engaging with PBNI, particularly within the Substance Misuse Court. Key dates include tender updates in October 2024, November 2024, January 2025, and final award in April 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, primarily for businesses offering technical testing and laboratory analysis, as well as medical and consultancy services. Suppliers with expertise in forensic and toxic substance monitoring, hospital-related services, and technical testing are highly suited to compete. Compliance with stringent performance monitoring and contractual management ensures a competitive and reliable service delivery. SMEs and other qualified suppliers capable of providing regional coverage and regular testing will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, offering long-term business and expertise enhancement within the procurement landscape of Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

ID 5063576 - DoJ - PBNI - Drug Testing Services

Notice Description

The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) is a non-departmental public body established by the Probation Board (Northern Ireland) Order 1982. The core business of PBNI is: 1. The risk assessment of offenders to assist judges in determining appropriate sentences and Parole Commissioners in making decisions about release from custody; and 2. The supervision of offenders on a range of court orders and licenses. PBNI require a Supplier to provide a substance testing programme, including the collection, screening and analysis of samples. There are two elements of this contract: PBNI require a regional service across Northern Ireland to provide a range of tests (breathalyser, urine, blood testing and hair follicle testing) to test individuals subject to orders/licences for a range of drugs/alcohol. The testing will take place in PBNI offices throughout Northern Ireland. PBNI manages the Substance Misuse Court and requires individuals engaging in the process to be regularly and randomly drug and alcohol tested. Testing is required on a weekly basis and will take place in PBNI's office at Laganside Court. Please refer to Schedule 2 (Specification) for full detail of requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) is a non-departmental public body established by the Probation Board (Northern Ireland) Order 1982. The core business of PBNI is: 1. The risk assessment of offenders to assist judges in determining appropriate sentences and Parole Commissioners in making decisions about release from custody; and 2. The supervision of offenders on a range of court orders and licenses. PBNI require a Supplier to provide a substance testing programme, including the collection, screening and analysis of samples. There are two elements of this contract: PBNI require a regional service across Northern Ireland to provide a range of tests (breathalyser, urine, blood testing and hair follicle testing) to test individuals subject to orders/licences for a range of drugs/alcohol. The testing will take place in PBNI offices throughout Northern Ireland. PBNI manages the Substance Misuse Court and requires individuals engaging in the process to be regularly and randomly drug and alcohol tested. Testing is required on a weekly basis and will take place in PBNI's office at Laganside Court. Please refer to Schedule 2 (Specification) for full detail of requirements.

Options: The initial period will be for three years with one optional one year extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a7fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012138-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71632000 - Technical testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months 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
PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

PBNI - PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 1LD
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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