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Provision of Toxicology Screening Services

DVLA

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19 Mar 2017 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Toxicology Screening Services was undertaken by the DVLA, located in Swansea, UK. The tender was active until 13 March 2017, with an awarded contract valued at £300,000, slated to commence on 17 September 2017 and concluding on 16 September 2018. This process falls under the laboratory services category and is classified as a tender initiated by the buyer DVLA. The procurement method was designated as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sector, particularly those with expertise in toxicology and drug screening. Companies that can deliver efficient, accurate, and confidential screening services are encouraged to consider future contracts in similar fields, as they play a crucial role in supporting medical fitness assessments for driving licences in the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of Toxicology Screening Services

Notice Description

Drivers Medical (DM) requires the contract to provide efficient, accurate and confidential screening and confirmation services for drugs of abuse, to assist the DVLA in determining an applicant's or license holder's medical fitness to hold a driving license.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4eb40da2-9e81-4c3b-b227-0753ed799d28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ca7a858-d003-476d-8fbe-f76320a20ef9
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2017 - 16 Sep 2018 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

SANDWELL & WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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