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10 Apr 2017 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Provision of Toxicology Screening Services" was initiated by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) based in Swansea, UK. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory services and has a contract value of £300,000. The tender period concluded on 30th March 2017, while the contract is scheduled to start on 17th September 2017 and end on 16th September 2018. The procurement method used for this contract is classified as "Other" within public procurement processes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in drug screening and medical testing. Companies offering innovative, efficient, and confidential screening services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. As the DVLA requires these services to assess the medical fitness of drivers, organisations with a robust compliance and medical testing capability could effectively grow their business within this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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-b5fd17-63ddd3f8-4f56-4dc8-98f9-55b698ef1c26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b658792-0ad9-43e0-86d5-cef467f3d0f1
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
10 Apr 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20179 years ago
Contract Period
17 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 - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency
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
Postcode Area
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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