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title: "DoJ Opening and Closing of Interface Security Gates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf0"
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# DoJ Opening and Closing of Interface Security Gates

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf0

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## Summary

The Department of Justice has completed a tender process for the provision of support services for potential adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. The contract includes multiple lots catering to different victim categories such as female victims and accompanying children, male victims and accompanying partners/children, and victims with complex needs. The total estimated value of the contract is £14,000,000. The main procurement category is services, and the tender period ended on August 1, 2023. The awarded contracts are currently active with suppliers withheld for security reasons.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in social services and support for victims of modern slavery and human trafficking to secure contracts with the Department of Justice. The contract aims to comply with social, economic, and environmental objectives of the government. Businesses that can provide specialised services for vulnerable victims and have experience in handling complex needs, mental health, and addiction issues would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Department of Justice serves as the buying organization and central purchasing body overseeing the procurement process with strict contract monitoring and performance evaluation.

## Notice

The Department of Justice (DoJ) has responsibility for a number of security gates in Belfast and Derry / Londonderry. One lot is for the provision of a service to open and close security gates in north and west Belfast, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements. A second lot is the provision of a service to open and close six security gates in Derry, in close proximity to the intersection of Bishop Street and Derry's Walls, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Belfast Security Gates

The Department of Justice (DoJ) has responsibility for a number of security gates in Belfast and Derry / Londonderry. One lot is for the provision of a service to open and close security gates in north and west Belfast, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements. A second lot is the provision of a service to open and close six security gates in Derry, in close proximity to the intersection of Bishop Street and Derry's Walls, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements.

Options: Initial Period: two years. Extension: one period of one year

Lot 2 Derry / Londonderry Security Gates

The Department of Justice (DoJ) has responsibility for a number of security gates in Belfast and Derry / Londonderry. One lot is for the provision of a service to open and close security gates in north and west Belfast, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements. A second lot is the provision of a service to open and close six security gates in Derry, in close proximity to the intersection of Bishop Street and Derry's Walls, at the times set out in the mandatory requirements.

Options: Initial Period: two years. Extensions: one period of one year

Victims with complex needs including mental health and addiction issues

The Department wishes to appoint a Contractor(s) for the provision of support services for potential adult victims of modern slavery who have been subjected to any form of modern slavery, including victims of human trafficking or victims of slavery, servitude or forced and compulsory labour. The support service will also extend to children. Under the current contract, on occasion children have also been recovered with adults, albeit they are not necessarily potential victims. The Department wishes to replicate provision for children under the new contract so as to comply with Article 8 of the European Convention Human Rights (ECHR), the right to a family life. Additional information: Lot 3 not awarded, no bids received.

Options: Total Duration: up to seven years. Initial Period: three years. Extensions: two periods of two years each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000789-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | £14,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,340,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE |
| 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, TLN06 Belfast, TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000789-2024
- 2 Oct 2023 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029008-2023
- 30 Jun 2023 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018709-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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