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title: "ID 4281736 - DoJ - NICTS - Supply and Delivery of Legal Subscription Titles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035be1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE"
published: "2022-10-19"
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# ID 4281736 - DoJ - NICTS - Supply and Delivery of Legal Subscription Titles

Buyer: THE NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035be1

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of legal subscription titles in print and/or electronic format. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure. The estimated contract value is GBP 600,000, and the contract has been awarded to a supplier identified as "Information withheld for security reasons". The contract was signed on 18th October 2022, and the tender's title was "ID 4281736 - DoJ - NICTS - Supply and Delivery of Legal Subscription Titles".

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses to engage in supplying legal library materials to support the work of the Judiciary in Northern Ireland. Companies specializing in printed books or library services are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract duration is three years initially, with the option to extend for up to 24 months, presenting a potential for stable business relationships and growth opportunities for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service, more specifically the Office of the Lady Chief Justice, has a primary role in supporting the work of the Judiciary, the efficient and effective functioning of the courts and the delivery of the administration of justice in Northern Ireland. One of the major support functions is providing a legal library and information service to all tiers of the Judiciary, legal support staff and court administrators. The Library and Information Service functions in a high profile and fast paced environment with a requirement to deliver 'at speed' and to 'pre-empt' knowledge needs where possible. Items may be required at short notice and delay in their receipt can effect delay in decision making, lead to greater financial cost and making incorrect or un-researched decisions leading to loss of confidence, criticism and reputational damage to the Judiciary. The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of legal subscription titles in print and/or electronic format.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service, more specifically the Office of the Lady Chief Justice, has a primary role in supporting the work of the Judiciary, the efficient and effective functioning of the courts and the delivery of the administration of justice in Northern Ireland. One of the major support functions is providing a legal library and information service to all tiers of the Judiciary, legal support staff and court administrators. The Library and Information Service functions in a high profile and fast paced environment with a requirement to deliver 'at speed' and to 'pre-empt' knowledge needs where possible. Items may be required at short notice and delay in their receipt can effect delay in decision making, lead to greater financial cost and making incorrect or un-researched decisions leading to loss of confidence, criticism and reputational damage to the Judiciary. The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of legal subscription titles in print and/or electronic format.

Options: The initial contract period is 3 years followed by one optional extension period of up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029406-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFORMATION WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22211000 - Journals
- 22211100 - Official journals
- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
- 92510000 - Library and archive services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2022 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029406-2022
- 15 Aug 2022 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022476-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/topics/courts-and-tribunals

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