Award

DRUGS OF ABUSE AND POINT OF TESTING CARE (SBS 10241)

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Award

11 Aug 2023 at 14:04

Tender

28 Oct 2022 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Goods and Services related to Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing. The contract has a value of £280 million and is under the main procurement category of services. The tender was awarded on 21st July 2023, and the contract period is from 9th June 2023 to 8th June 2027. The buying organization is the NHS Shared Business Services, located in Hemel Hempstead, England. The procurement process concluded at the award stage.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that provide services related to drug testing, laboratory services, and health services. SMEs and large-scale suppliers can participate, focusing on innovation and sustainability. The framework agreement for this tender emphasises social value, transparency, and best value procurement principles. Businesses interested in providing Rapid Drug Testing Kits, Back to Lab Testing, Pandemic Testing, and other services related to Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing would find this opportunity suitable for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

DRUGS OF ABUSE AND POINT OF TESTING CARE (SBS 10241)

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Goods and Services related to Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing. The Framework Agreement includes 8 lots: Lot 1 - Rapid Drug Testing Kits Lot 2 - Back to Lab Testing Lot 3 - Pandemic Testing Lot 4 - Blood Borne Virus (BBV) and Liver Function Testing Lot 5 - Dried Blood Spot Drug & Alcohol Testing Lot 6 - Alcohol Testing Devices, including Breath Analysers, Continuous Monitoring and Associated Consumables Lot 7 - Operational Outsourcing of Services Lot 8 - Family Law Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147bd51d-a29f-4530-98a0-d0ffb42428be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33124131 - Reagent strips

33141900 - Blood lancets

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

38434520 - Blood analysers

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

71900000 - Laboratory services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2023 - 8 Jun 2027 4-5 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
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY

ALPHABIOLABORATORIES ANALYTICAL LIMITED (T/A ALPHABIOLABS

BHA MEDICAL

EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES

GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC

IQVIA

MATRIX DIAGNOSTICS

MORNINGTON 2000 LLP T/A STERILAB SERVICES

NAL VON MINDEN

OSCARTECH

QUIDEL IRELAND

RAINBOW DIAGNOSTICS

RANDOX LABORATORIES

SYNLAB LABORATORY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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