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Provision of Toxicology Screening Services

DVLA

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09 Feb 2020 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Toxicology Screening Services" was conducted by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) in the UK. This contract, valued at £195,000, falls under the laboratory services industry category (CPV Code: 71900000) and was awarded on 11 December 2019. The contract period commenced on 17 March 2020 and is set to conclude on 17 September 2020. The tender process initiated was a typical procurement method that allows broader participation, indicating the DVLA's commitment to ensuring accurate and confidential screening for medical fitness assessments of driving licence applicants.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and medical testing services, especially smaller enterprises that can provide the required toxicology screening efficiently and confidentially. Companies in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in drug analysis, would be well-suited to engage in such tenders, contributing not only to their business growth but also to the enhancement of public safety and trust in the licensing processes managed by the DVLA.

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Notice Title

Provision of Toxicology Screening Services

Notice Description

DVLA's Drivers Medical Group (DMG) require the contract to provide continuity of service for efficient, accurate and confidential screening and confirmation services for drugs of abuse, to assist the DVLA in determining an applicant or licence holder's medical fitness to hold a driving licence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cab0b3-0e0e-48fe-90f6-d5d1526cedfc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2020 - 17 Sep 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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