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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
District A — Belfast
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
350 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
District B — Lisburn and Castlereagh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
110 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
District C — North Down and Ards
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
130 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
District D — Newry and Mourne and Down
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
80 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
District E — Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
110 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
District F — Mid Ulster
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
120 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
District G — Fermanagh and Omagh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
130 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
District H — Derry and Strabane
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
280 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
District J — Causeway Coast and Glens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
180 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
District K -Mid and East Antrim
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
190 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
District L — Antrim and Newtownabbey
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98371200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS, on behalf of the Coroner's Service for Northern Ireland CSNI, wishes to appoint competent and professional funeral director(s), Service Providers, who will arrange for the conveying of bodies on the direction of the Coroners throughout Northern Ireland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
120 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. Additional months may be utilised if there is any delay in the award of subsequent contracts for the 11 Districts.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should note that as the service provision is demand driven, the estimated value above is not a guarantee of any level of business.
Feb 2022.
The successful contractor's performance on the contract will be regularly monitored. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and they may be issued with a Certificate of Unsatisfactory Performance and the contract may be terminated. The issue of a Certificate of Unsatisfactory Performance will result in the contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy for a period of twelve months from the date of issue of the certificate. The figure indicated in II.1.5 represents the upper limit of an estimated contract value which ranges from 1 500 000 GBP to 2 500 000 GBP. This range reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account such changes to the scope/and or scale which may result from future operational requirements.