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title: "ID 3823034 DAERA LMCNI - Provision of Certification Services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030973"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DAERA LIVESTOCK AND MEAT COMMISSION FOR NI"
published: "2022-03-23"
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# ID 3823034 DAERA LMCNI - Provision of Certification Services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme

Buyer: DAERA LIVESTOCK AND MEAT COMMISSION FOR NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030973

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## Summary

The DAERA Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) is seeking a competent organisation to provide certification services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS). The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the contract valued at £6.4 million. The deadline for bid submissions was 14 February 2022, and the contract is intended to be renewed before April 2027, with options for extensions available after the initial period. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the relevant industry category falls under business services, specifically focusing on certification and inspection services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in certification, inspection, and quality assurance services, particularly those accredited to ISO 17065 standards by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Companies with experience in agricultural certification, legal documentation, and consulting services would find this an ideal chance to expand their offerings and establish a partnership with a key public authority. As the contract is designed to ensure compliance with high standards, firms demonstrating strong methodologies and a proven track record in similar roles will be well-positioned to compete successfully.

## Notice

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) is seeking a competent organisation to provide certification services including: registration, inspection and certification to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS). LMC appoint a third-party Certification Body to independently verify that producers (farmers) are adhering to the required Standards of the scheme. The Certification Body is accredited to the International Standard ISO 17065 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS). Currently NIFCC (Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification) operate the certification system for the NIBL FQAS. NIBL FQAS has been provided with certification services by an ISO 17065 Product Certification Body accredited UKAS since April 2002. The contract with the present certification body expires on 31 March 2022 and LMC wishes to continue to operate a Product Certification Scheme for NIBL FQAS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) is seeking a competent organisation to provide certification services including: registration, inspection and certification to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS). LMC appoint a third-party Certification Body to independently verify that producers (farmers) are adhering to the required Standards of the scheme. The Certification Body is accredited to the International Standard ISO 17065 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS). Currently NIFCC (Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification) operate the certification system for the NIBL FQAS. NIBL FQAS has been provided with certification services by an ISO 17065 Product Certification Body accredited UKAS since April 2002. The contract with the present certification body expires on 31 March 2022 and LMC wishes to continue to operate a Product Certification Scheme for NIBL FQAS.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are [2] options to extend for [1] year each.

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to be renewed on expiry of the final contract period and prior to April 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007821-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 months prior to expiry of this contract anticipated to be January 2027. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,400,000 |
| Lots value | £6,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DAERA LIVESTOCK AND MEAT COMMISSION FOR NI |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT28 2LU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Knockmore |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOTHERN IRELAND FOOD CHAIN CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79131000 - Documentation services
- 79132000 - Certification services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007821-2022
- 11 Jan 2022 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000731-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lmcni.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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