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title: "ID 5063576 - DoJ - PBNI - Drug Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a7fd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2025-04-01"
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# ID 5063576 - DoJ - PBNI - Drug Testing Services

Buyer: PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a7fd

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012138-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Additional buyers | PBNI - PROBATION BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 1LD |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### 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

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012138-2025
- 22 Jan 2025 at 08:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002096-2025
- 19 Nov 2024 at 13:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037367-2024
- 28 Oct 2024 at 14:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034865-2024
- 11 Oct 2024 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032769-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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