Tender

Drugs Of Abuse and Point of Care Testing

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Tender

08 Jan 2024 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has issued a tender titled "Drugs Of Abuse and Point of Care Testing" in the health and safety services category. The procurement stage is active, with a tender period ending on 9th February 2024 and a contract period starting on 1st March 2024. The designated testing company will conduct pre-appointment drug screening with specific delivery addresses across different regions, including the United Kingdom. The main procurement category is goods, and the buyer for this tender is the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health and safety services to provide drug screening services to Nottinghamshire Police. Companies experienced in maintaining the integrity of chain of custody for samples and following fair procedures are well-suited to compete. With the contract period extending until 2027, businesses that can consistently apply procedures with integrity and reliability stand to benefit from this long-term engagement. Engagement in this tender can lead to business growth for companies capable of ensuring procedural consistency and maintaining the integrity of sample processing.

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Notice Title

Drugs Of Abuse and Point of Care Testing

Notice Description

The designated testing company is an external organisation appointed by Nottinghamshire Police to undertake pre-appointment drug screening on behalf of Nottinghamshire Police. The designated testing company are required to ensure that the procedure is consistently applied, and the process is handled with complete integrity and reliability. This will include obtaining the individual's consent, collecting the sample and using a consistent and fair procedure which maintains the integrity of the chain of custody of the sample

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5604f4a6-4e2d-41d0-9606-55bfdc64c381
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 1 Mar 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
George Watkin
Contact Email
george.watkin@notts.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1159670999

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

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