Award

Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Services

DVLA

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Award

10 Sep 2018 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Services", a service classified under pathology services, with a contract value of £47,000. The procurement process commenced with the tender notice and was completed with the award on 5th September 2018. The contract period is set to run from 18th September 2018 to 17th September 2019. This contract serves locations across the UK and selected overseas territories, helping the DVLA assess the medical fitness of driving licence applicants and holders in relation to potential alcohol misuse.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for laboratories and health service providers specialising in blood sample screening and pathology services. Businesses offering confidential testing and reporting services may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, providing a platform for steady revenue generation and strengthening their partnership with a significant public authority like the DVLA. As the aim is to support public health regulations, suppliers with experience in compliance and regulatory standards in healthcare are particularly well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Services

Notice Description

Drivers Medical (DM) requires the contract to provide an efficient, accurate and confidential CDT blood sample screening and confirmation service for cases of possible alcohol misuse in driving license applicants and holders, to assist the DVLA in determining their medical fitness to hold a driving license.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e901e59-7ae9-474d-990a-11eaaedaf17e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece5bef6-78eb-49b4-9d17-1469247a7471
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2018 - 17 Sep 2019 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
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.berry@dvla.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441792782321

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

VIAPATH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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