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Provision of Laboratory Services

DVLA

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08 Mar 2020 at 07:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA has completed a procurement process for the provision of laboratory services, specifically aimed at delivering accurate and confidential urine and blood sample screening for drugs of abuse. This contract, awarded to SYNLAB Laboratory Services Ltd, has a total value of £1,224,827 and was initiated under the open procurement method, ensuring a fair and transparent process. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2020 and will end on 30th June 2023. The procurement process officially closed on 4th March 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those that can provide pathology services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, either directly or through partnerships and sub-contracting arrangements, which can enhance their competitiveness in the sector. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive drug screening and analytical services will find this contract aligns well with their offerings, thereby positioning them effectively within the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laboratory Services

Notice Description

The DVLA is seeking to award a contract for the following services to one prime contractor: - Accurate and confidential urine screen and confirmation services for drugs of abuse and; - Carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) blood sample screening and confirmation services The test results of these services will aide DVLA's Drivers Medical department when making driving license decisions. Suppliers may consider consortiums and or sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to ensure delivery. DVLA encourages open, fair and transparent procurement and omission from any part of the Department's market engagement exercise shall not be taken into account in any subsequent procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8221b54-da05-4811-a180-c17f88af5a5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4421936f-fe4c-4958-817c-8e0f752fed6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,224,827 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,224,827 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 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
DVLA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNLAB LABORATORY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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