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Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Laboratory Analysis Goods, Services and Prevalence Testing

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

20 Feb 2025 at 14:57

Award Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2023 at 16:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP), which includes laboratory analysis Goods, Services, and Prevalence Testing. The awarded contract, valued at £38,677,989, is for a service that involves laboratory analysis of drugs in oral fluid and urine for prisons, probation facilities, and other approved premises across the UK and beyond. The contract was awarded to Abbott Toxicology Limited and covers a period from 29 January 2025 to 15 July 2030. This procurement followed an open procedure and fits within the industry category of laboratory services (CPV code: 71900000). The contract is now in the award stage, with key dates including the contract end date on 28 January 2025 and the award date on 20 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those offering innovative drug testing solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate given the suitability requirements. The procurement strategy of the Ministry of Justice highlights the government's commitment to inclusive business practices, opening the field for diverse business participation. Potential bidders possessing capabilities in laboratory analysis and drug detection apparatus, and wishing to expand their footprint in the public sector, would find this tender highly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Laboratory Analysis Goods, Services and Prevalence Testing

Notice Description

The scope of the Goods and Services includes the provision of laboratory analysis of Drugs in oral fluid and urine as required by Prisons, probation facilities and other Approved Premises in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7b4c38d-e117-4573-a4fe-5ff09bf0a6da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987f92f5-490c-4f7d-962f-63d1466a61ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, VCSE
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
£38,677,989 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,677,989 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 15 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
mojprocurement.off@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

ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY

Further Information

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