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.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Other services
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
71900000-Laboratory services 71600000-Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services 85110000-Hospital and related services 85120000-Medical practice and related services 71632000-Technical testing services 90743100-Toxic substances monitoring services
Contact Point:
justic.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Publish on behalf of:
Probation Board for Northern Ireland
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions:
No
NUTS codes:
UKN
Estimated value (GBP):
240,000
Above or Below OJEU Threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
12/11/2024 15:00
End of clarification period:
01/11/2024 00:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
No
Tenders Opening Date:
12/11/2024 15:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions: