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HMPPS Drug Testing Services in Prison and Probation Settings

Ministry of Justice

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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22 Aug 2022 at 16:46

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Tender

24 Feb 2022 at 07:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, acting on behalf of HMPPS, was procuring drug testing services in prison and probation settings. The procurement involved two lots: Lot 1 for laboratory analysis products and prevalence testing, and Lot 2 for point of care testing equipment. The tender, which was open above a specific threshold, had a procurement method of an open procedure. The contract period was set from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2028, with the tender period ending on April 4, 2022. The tender was abandoned due to a change in anticipated volumes, but a new procurement process will be initiated in the future.

This procurement process could offer opportunities for businesses providing drug testing products and services. Companies specializing in drug detection apparatus, laboratory services, and toxic substances monitoring services would be suitable for competing in this tender. As the Ministry aims for innovation and continuous improvement, businesses with a focus on research and development to enhance drug testing methods could have a competitive advantage. The emphasis on rehabilitation and safety within the criminal justice system presents a niche market for businesses looking to contribute to societal welfare through their products and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMPPS Drug Testing Services in Prison and Probation Settings

Notice Description

This is a notice of abandonment of this procurement. In accordance with Regulation 55(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Authority advises you that we no longer intend to continue with this open procurement procedure which was commenced on 23/02/2022 under Contract Notice reference 2022/S 000-005354, due to a significant change in the published anticipated volumes for elements of the Authority's requirements. The Authority will therefore not be awarding any contract pursuant to this tender exercise. However, the Authority do intend to commence a new procurement procedure for the provision of drugs testing in the future. Communications relating to this new process will be published on the UK's e-notification service and on Contracts Finder. Additional information: This is a notice of abandonment of this procurement. In accordance with Regulation 55(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Authority advises you that we no longer intend to continue with this open procurement procedure which was commenced on 23/02/2022 under Contract Notice reference 2022/S 000-005354, due to a significant change in the published anticipated volumes for elements of the Authority's requirements. The Authority will therefore not be awarding any contract pursuant to this tender exercise. However, the Authority do intend to commence a new procurement procedure for the provision of drugs testing in the future. Communications relating to this new process will be published on the UK's e-notification service and on Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d72b8b3-919f-481c-bf76-fe7175de2e6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6195c1f4-9241-4ebc-8a38-6469abcc6f6f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

71900000 - Laboratory services

90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,800,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2028 Over 5 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
Ministry of Justice
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Contract Not Awarded

Further Information

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