This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 15:11

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 13:47

Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 18:03

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Youth Justice Agency, acting as the central buying organisation, in securing services for the provision of registered nurses at the Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre located near Bangor, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. The tender, titled "ID 5946938 - DoJ - YJA - Provision of Healthcare/Nursing for Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre," falls under the services industry category and was conducted using an open procurement method, ensuring a competitive process. The procurement, initiated on 29th July 2025 with tenders closing on 29th August 2025, was centred around providing healthcare services at the juvenile justice facility. This contract, awarded to the Withheld Section94 Supplier, commences on 5th January 2026 and has an initial duration of two years, with possibilities for extension up to 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and nursing supply sectors, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts or interested in expanding their service offerings to include public healthcare provision. Given the requirements for registered nursing personnel, businesses specialising in or capable of recruiting skilled healthcare staff could find this contract highly beneficial for growth. The contract is substantial, with a gross value of £1,017,500, and includes potential expansion through optional renewal periods, making it an attractive prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises aiming to establish a foothold or expand their operations within the public health sector by servicing a governmental organisation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 5946938 - DoJ - YJA - Provision of Healthcare/Nursing for Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre

Notice Description

The Department of Justice, through its executive agency The Youth Justice Agency (YJA), requires a supplier for the provision of registered nurses to staff the Healthcare department at the Juvenile Justice Centre (JJC) for Northern Ireland, located on the outskirts of Bangor, Co. Down.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056878
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072115-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£814,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£814,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£814,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£814,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Youth Justice Agency
Additional Buyers

The Youth Justice Agency

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT19 1TA
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Rathgael
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Withheld Section94 Supplier

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