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DTK Evaluation

HOME OFFICE

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24 Nov 2025 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Home Office for a project titled "DTK Evaluation," focusing on evaluation consultancy services, particularly drug testing kit evaluation. The contract pertains to the services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the contract award stage on 13th November 2025, with the notice published on 24th November 2025. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and was valued at £85,014.25. The contract period extends from 13th November 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those geared towards SMEs, given the suitability criteria. Businesses that can effectively evaluate drug testing kits may find this contract advantageous. Fera Science Limited has been identified as the supplier, suggesting that companies with expertise in scientific evaluation and analysis, especially those with an existing setup in consultancy services, are well-positioned to compete in such procurements. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy field to collaborate with a major government department like the Home Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DTK Evaluation

Notice Description

Notice of contract award for Drug Testing Kit evaluation services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f22d4461-e520-444e-809d-2000c1b61a20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d1f34e-1eef-4d27-8fbd-b14b88658170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,014 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,014 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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