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Provision of Toxicology Screening Services

DVLA

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23 Jan 2020 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which is located in Swansea, UK. The tender, titled "Provision of Toxicology Screening Services," falls under the laboratory services industry category. The procurement stage has recently reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust for a value of £195,000. The contract period is set to begin on 17th March 2020 and will conclude on 17th September 2020. The tender period ended on 11th December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in laboratory or healthcare services, to engage in public procurement and provide essential toxicology screening services. Businesses that can demonstrate efficiency, accuracy, and confidentiality in their service offerings would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The successful bidder, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, exemplifies the capabilities required to meet the DVLA's stringent service expectations.

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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/3b25e849-5fda-4f2f-9288-85ca28a86751
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
23 Jan 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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