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Drug and Alcohol Testing Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2024 at 14:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Leicestershire County Council, involves the provision of Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in England, with a contract value of £200,000. The tender, titled "Drug and Alcohol Testing Services," falls under the industry category of Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 7th March 2024 and a contract period starting on 1st July 2024 and ending on 30th June 2026.

This tender for Drug and Alcohol Testing Services presents a valuable opportunity for providers with expertise in this field. Businesses well-suited to compete are those specialising in legal compliance and forensic standards, as the tender emphasises the need to meet rigorous Family Court standards. The requirement for accreditations and flexible sample collections further enhances the attractiveness of this opportunity for tenderers looking to contribute significantly to legal processes while maintaining high standards of compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Testing Services

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council invites tenders for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Testing Services (via sample testing and collection kits). The selected provider will play a pivotal role in pre-court preparation, with the Council as the instructing customer. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for providers with expertise in Drug and Alcohol Testing because of its strong emphasis on legal compliance and specialised requirements. The focus on meeting rigorous Family Court standards underscores the critical role the selected provider will play in legal proceedings, offering a valuable service in maintaining the highest standards of legal and forensic compliance. The requirement for accreditations and the commitment to flexibility in sample collections enhance the appeal of this opportunity for tenderers looking to contribute significantly to legal processes while adhering to stringent standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab619b2d-5096-4869-9f4f-d2e5863c653d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA LEGAL

Further Information

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