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Supply of pre-employment, random, for cause and post incident drugs and alcohol screening service covering staff employed on behalf of Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry operations.

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

20 Sep 2017 at 10:49

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jul 2017 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cornwall Council as the buying organisation, seeking suppliers for the "Supply of pre-employment, random, for cause and post incident drugs and alcohol screening service" for staff at the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry operations. This process falls under the services category, specifically classified as technical testing services (CPV 71632000). The tender is currently in the award stage, having been published on 6th July 2017, with a tender period that ended on 9th August 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2017 and will last for an initial period of two years, with a potential extension of up to 12 months based on mutual agreement and performance. The service will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the testing and screening services sector, particularly those focused on health and safety compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specified encouragement for SME participation. Companies that specialise in drugs and alcohol screening, preferably with experience in safety-critical environments, could be particularly competitive. Engaging with this contract could help such businesses expand their market presence and contribute to the safety and well-being of employees in critical roles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of pre-employment, random, for cause and post incident drugs and alcohol screening service covering staff employed on behalf of Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry operations.

Notice Description

The Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry (TB&TF) is a self-financing statutory undertaking, jointly owned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council. TB&TF has a duty to provide safe, efficient and reliable crossings and this service is intended to help ensure that TB&TF employees are able to perform their duties without impairment from drugs or alcohol. The practice of random and for cause drugs and alcohol screening was first introduced in 2006. The existing service provision has been provided by a specialist company in this field of activity since then. TB&TF currently wishes to formally open up this service requirement to market competition with a view to seeking both a competitive and consistently high quality service provision. The service provider will provide all pre-employment, random, for cause and post incident drugs and alcohol screening for the duration of the contract which is intended to be for initial 2 year period, with an option to extend for a further 12 month period, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement by both parties to such an extension. There are currently 102 employees at TB&TF, 90 of whom are employed in safety critical roles and these are the employees who are subject to pre-employment and random drugs and alcohol screening. The roles which are safety critical are identified in TB&TF's Drug and Alcohol Misuse Policy and Procedure (copy included within the specification section). All staff are subject to "for cause" and post incident testing. In order to access the electronic Request for Quotation (RFQ) for this opportunity please go to the following portal supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search under Due North/ Proactis opportunity reference DN278219

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c2cd441-36dc-4660-8daf-b5f204e5e309
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5243aad0-2bfe-4f8a-9b36-265c5e98d947
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,415 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike Shillaber
Contact Email
mshillaber@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872322716

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMPTON KNIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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