Planning

Introducing Drug Safety Checking in Bristol

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Apr 2022 at 10:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Introducing Drug Safety Checking in Bristol". This initiative aims to establish a rapid pop-up Drug Checking Service within Bristol, targeting the laboratory and healthcare industry category. The engagement phase is currently ongoing, with a key milestone deadline for stakeholder engagement set for 4th May 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the Procontract e-portal to obtain the expression of interest form, with an estimated budget of £40,000 allocated for this service.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in drug analysis and harm reduction interventions. Organisations capable of providing mobile laboratory services for rapid drug testing, alongside qualified healthcare professionals, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on data collection and trend analysis in drug usage further enhances the potential for innovative service delivery in this critical area of public health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Introducing Drug Safety Checking in Bristol

Notice Description

Bristol City Council is seeking a provider of a rapid pop-up Drug Checking Service in Bristol so that people who use drugs can attend the service (once a month over payday weekend), submit a substance of concern for rapid forensic analysis including the substance being tested for content and purity. The results of the testing are then used to inform an individually tailored intervention, lasting approximately 30 minutes and focusing on reducing the harms associated with illicit drug use. Any organisation providing this service will require a pop-up laboratory that can be assembled and removed on the same day with the ability to test a range of common drugs including Cocaine, Heroin, MDMA, Ketamine, Amphetamine, Crack, 2C-B and benzodiazepines. We understand that substances derived from organic matter (Cannabis, Mushrooms etc) cannot be tested in this way. The results of each laboratory analysis will need to be available within 1 hour and harm reduction interventions must be provided by exceptionally well qualified and experience healthcare professionals including, Chemists, Psychiatrists, RMN, RGN and highly experienced drugs workers. The service will be confidential and free at the point of access. The service will need to collect and share data pertaining to new trends and patterns of use and be well positioned to disseminate risk alerts both locally and further afield should contaminated substance be identified. Please visit the Procontract e-tendering system to download the expression of interest form and respond to this notice. Link to the procontract e-portal DN607966 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=2d39178e-f5bb-ec11-8113-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False This information will help the authority to formulate its procurement options and does not commit the authority to any particular procurement route.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4c13a82-d640-45ec-b98b-47bf1ee92669
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514d5274-b329-44ec-b40c-11d3c771ef94
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 May 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wanda Knight
Contact Email
wanda.knight@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179223556

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
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
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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