Planning

Supplier Day For Provision of Laboratory Services for Testing of Alcohol Dependency

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

12 Jul 2022 at 10:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is in the planning stage of a tender titled "Supplier Day For Provision of Laboratory Services for Testing of Alcohol Dependency." This procurement relates to laboratory services and is located in Swansea, Wales. A virtual Supplier Day is scheduled for 7th and 8th September 2022, aimed at engaging service providers to discuss the agency's requirements. Interested parties must express their intent to participate by 29th July 2022 at 14:00 hours, with a contract value estimated between £2,000,000 and £4,000,000 for a duration of three years, potentially extendable for an additional two years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those focused on alcohol testing and dependency analysis. Companies capable of offering scalable solutions to accommodate fluctuating demand would be well-suited to compete. The DVLA's commitment to fair procurement practices means that all interested suppliers, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to engage during the Supplier Day, enhancing their prospects for future contracts with the agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplier Day For Provision of Laboratory Services for Testing of Alcohol Dependency

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to forewarn interested service providers of this requirement and highlight that we plan to hold a 'Supplier Day' for the purpose of market sounding and to enable DVLA to describe and develop our proposed requirements. The virtual Supplier Day has been scheduled for the 7th & 8th September and will be held via MS Teams. Interested service providers must express their interest via e-mail to:- steve.bradley@dvla.gov.uk & mandy.hodgson@dvla.gov.uk By 14:00 hours on Friday 29th July quoting reference PS/21/125A - Provision of Laboratory Services for Testing of Alcohol Dependency. Following the Supplier Day, DVLA will form a strategy and anticipates commencing either a combined procurement or individual procurements with the publication of a finder tender service and a contract notice in October 2022. Additional information: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) currently has a contract for the: Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) Testing & Confirmation Services. This contract aides the DVLA in making driving licensing decisions. CDT sample screening provides further information of possible alcohol misuse/ dependency through the analysis of blood samples. DVLA is exploring future services and viable options. DVLA encourages fair and transparent procurement and omissions from any part of the Department's market engagement exercise shall not be taken into account in any subsequent procurement. It should be noted that responding to this notice does not place any service provider in an advantageous position. CDT sample screening through the analysis of blood samples. Due to the unpredictable nature of the volumes the Authority are unable to guarantee minimum or maximum volumes for this service. Below are our forecasted annual volumes for contract years starting 1st July 2023. Our expected contract duration will be 3 years with options to extend for a further 1 year + 1 year at the sole discretion of the DVLA. Year Forecasted Volumes 2023 30279 2024 31010 2025 31768 2026 32547 2027 33338 The value of the contract is estimated to be between PS2,000,000 & PS4,000,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/916823e6-2dbc-4b3d-a155-17cb6ad27d3a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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