ID 5063576 - DoJ - PBNI - Drug Testing Services
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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.
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.
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.
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