How to win: ID 6536675 - DoJ - NIPS Supply and Delivery of Footwear 2026

About this contract

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) (The Buyer) is an Executive agency of the Department of Justice NI (DOJ NI) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty’s Prisons in Northern Ireland. The Buyer wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of footwear for both prisoners and staff. The requirement will be divided into three (3) separate lots: Lot 1 – Inmates General and Safety Footwear, Lot 2 – Officer/Staff Safety Footwear, and Lot 3 – Public Order Footwear. The contract will be for a period of five (5) years with no options to extend beyond this period. Suppliers should refer to the Specification for full details of the requirements.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Northern Ireland Prison Service scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £615,245, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 30 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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