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Drug and Alcohol Seizure Analysis Provision

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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18 May 2023 at 14:16

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23 Apr 2023 at 19:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Seizure Analysis services. The contract, valued at £4,765,000 GBP, involves a full forensic laboratory analysis for drug and alcohol seizures from Prisons and Approved Premises in England and Wales. Key Forensic Services has been awarded the contract, with the contract period starting on April 3, 2023, and ending on April 1, 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity in the services sector for businesses capable of providing forensic analysis services for drug and alcohol seizures. The Ministry of Justice, as the buying organisation, has chosen an open procurement method to facilitate competition and allow small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. The deadline for this tender was on November 25, 2022, with the contract awarded on March 23, 2023. Interested businesses can engage with the Ministry of Justice to explore potential collaborations and contracts within this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Seizure Analysis Provision

Notice Description

A requirement for a service that provides a full forensic laboratory analysis for drug and alcohol seizures from all Prisons and Approved Premises in England and Wales. The analysis shall identify the presence of substances contained within seized items. Additionally, the analysis must produce results that, where necessary, are legally defensible beyond reasonable doubt

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4be056-7881-42fc-ab99-a033ccaca449
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,765,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,765,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 1 Apr 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helena.agus@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

KEY FORENSIC SERVICES

Further Information

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