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FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRUG TESTING EQUIPMENT AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF FDAC NE

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2024 at 11:31

Tender

27 Oct 2023 at 13:48

Planning

07 Sep 2023 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for a framework for the supply of drug testing equipment and services on behalf of FDAC NE. The contract covers Newcastle City Council, Gateshead Council, and North Tyneside Council area. The total contract value is 50,000 GBP, with a contract period from December 15, 2023, to June 14, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the award date was February 2, 2024.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for suppliers in the drug detection apparatus industry, particularly for companies offering drug testing equipment and services. The contract has the potential for business growth, with a specific focus on SMEs. Gateshead Council, acting as the buyer, initiated and completed the procurement process, offering a suitable framework for eligible suppliers to participate and provide their services in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRUG TESTING EQUIPMENT AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF FDAC NE

Notice Description

Family Drug and Alcohol Courts North East (FDAC NE) covers Newcastle City Council, Gateshead Council and North Tyneside Council area. Acting on behalf of FDAC NE, Gateshead Council has established a Framework with legal drug testing providers to supply urine testing services and urine drug testing equipment in order to support intervention delivery. This contract has the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-525e267c-3d79-43bc-9452-1d3fe895aef5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094d0bc2-1b80-485e-992b-1aeaa5a77ccc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 1-2 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DNA LEGAL

EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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