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

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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.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £10,843,438, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
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• ✓Start early: it closes 8 December 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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