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Spiking: Funding for Forensic Testing

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06 Mar 2023 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office awarded a contract for the procurement of clinical forensics equipment and supplies. The title of the tender was "Spiking: Funding for Forensic Testing". The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The contract value was £70,000 GBP, with a tender period ending on February 20, 2023, and a contract period lasting from February 21, 2023, to March 31, 2023. The buying organisation was the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham St, Westminster, London SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying clinical forensics equipment and supplies to work with the Home Office. Companies specializing in clinical forensics or related fields would be suitable to compete for this contract. The award date was February 21, 2023, and the contract was awarded to Eurofins Forensic Services Limited. Businesses looking to engage in direct procurement activities with government organisations should consider similar tender opportunities for potential growth.

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Notice Title

Spiking: Funding for Forensic Testing

Notice Description

Spike tests for Police forces - provided by Eurofins

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8223829-1902-4446-bd37-b3bc4d104b10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/928f343e-79fc-4ce5-a876-1f56a151e21b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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