Award

PS-23-163 - Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded the contract for the "PS-23-163 - Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse" under the CPV classification of Laboratory services. The contract, awarded to The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, will provide urine drug testing and confirmation services for the Drivers Medical Group at DVLA. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, with the tender stage now described as complete. The award was made on 25th September 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2027. The services will be delivered in Wales, with a total contract value of £2,072,239.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in drug testing and confirmation, to establish themselves as key suppliers to governmental bodies. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are equipped to provide accurate and confidential laboratory services. The procurement aligns with open competition principles, offering fair entry to the market for qualified entities. This can enhance business growth through engagement with a high-profile client, such as the DVLA, thereby expanding their portfolio and enhancing credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

PS-23-163 - Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse

Notice Description

Notice that a contract has been awarded for the provision of Laboratory Services which will deliver urine drug testing and confirmation services accurately and confidentially to support the decision-making process within Drivers Medical Group (DMG) at DVLA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06348655-74b6-44c3-b4ef-c5af4b11fae5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8aa6cc-faff-47e9-8c61-1c9d9b775d0e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£2,072,239 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,072,239 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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 - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
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
TLL Wales

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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