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Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Point of Care Testing Products and Associated Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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20 Feb 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the provision of drug testing services, specifically point of care testing products and associated services, under the title "Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Point of Care Testing Products and Associated Services". This procurement falls under the industry category of drug detection apparatus (CPV code 38544000) and covers locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions. The contract, awarded on 29th January 2025, will run from this date until 15th July 2030. With a total value of £2,554,616, the procurement method utilised was an open procedure, above threshold, ensuring transparency and competitiveness in the tender process.

This tender presents substantial business expansion opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in diagnostic equipment and services, as it spans a wide geographical area and an extended duration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would have been well-suited to compete for this contract due to the inclusive procurement policy. Large-scale suppliers, such as Eurofin Forensic Services Limited, which emerged as the successful bidder, demonstrate the potential for collaboration among diverse business categories to meet extensive service needs for governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Title

Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Point of Care Testing Products and Associated Services

Notice Description

The provision of point of care Test Devices to Prisons, probation facilities and other Approved Premises in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27f11c9a-386c-4b88-9de9-eeeab56dc750
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad054d9-e4e7-4e58-937e-9687ecd7c7a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,554,616 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,554,616 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 15 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
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
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROFIN FORENSIC SERVICES

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