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ID 6592875 - DAERA - LMC - The provision of certification services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBLFQAS)

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland · Central government

In brief

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland is looking for suppliers for legal work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £10,843,438 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 3pm, Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 3pm, Tuesday 1 December 2026
Bids by: 3pm, Tuesday 8 December 2026

How bids are scored

AC1 - Compliance with Specification Schedule in Full · AC2 - Farm Assessment Methodology · AC3 - Certification Methodology · AC4 - Method of Data Collection and Recording · AC5 - Registration Methodology · AC6 - Supplementary Services · AC7 - Crisis Management · AC8 - Social Value · AC9 - Total Contract Price

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for legal contracts in this region (from 29 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) requires the continued provision of certification services for the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS). FQAS plays a critical role in providing assurance regarding animal welfare, food safety and environmental standards and supports market access for Northern Ireland beef and lamb producers and processors. The scheme currently has approximately 11,422 active participants (as of 30/04/2026). The current contract expires on 31 March 2027, and a replacement contract is required to ensure continuity of certification services from 1 April 2027.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 25 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £10,843,438 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Northern Ireland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 3pm, Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Tuesday 8 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

4 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104853-2026

About the buyer

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern IrelandLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland

From notice 104853-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.