ID 4281736 - DoJ - NICTS - Supply and Delivery of Legal Subscription Titles

Concepts

• belfast
• printed books
• northern ireland courts and tribunals service
• delivery of legal subscription titles
• legal support staff
• legal library
• office of the lady chief justice
• northern ireland courts
• tribunals service
• information service

Location

Northern Ireland:

Description

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service, more specifically the Office of the Lady Chief Justice, has a primary role in supporting the work of the Judiciary, the efficient and effective functioning of the courts and the delivery of the administration of justice in Northern Ireland. One of the major support functions is providing a legal library and information service to all tiers of the Judiciary, legal support staff and court administrators. The Library and Information Service functions in a high profile and fast paced environment with a requirement to deliver ‘at speed’ and to ‘pre-empt’ knowledge needs where possible. Items may be required at short notice and delay in their receipt can effect delay in decision making, lead to greater financial cost and making incorrect or un-researched decisions leading to loss of confidence, criticism and reputational damage to the Judiciary. The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of legal subscription titles in print and/or electronic format.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

The initial contract period is 3 years followed by one optional extension period of up to 24 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 22110000 - Printed books
• 22112000 - Textbooks
• 92511000 - Library services
• 92510000 - Library and archive services
• 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
• 22211000 - Journals
• 22211100 - Official journals

Indicators

• Options are available.

Other Information

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