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Provision of Toxicology Screening Services

DVLA

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10 Sep 2018 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Toxicology Screening Services," a contract valued at £284,000. This tender, classified under laboratory services, was based in the UK and involved screening and confirmation services for drugs of abuse to assist in assessing the medical fitness of driving license applicants. The contract period is set from 18th September 2018 to 17th September 2019. The tender period concluded on 5th September 2018.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the health services sector, to engage in public procurement. Companies that specialise in toxicology, laboratory services, or related fields, especially large suppliers capable of meeting the DVLA's standards for efficiency and confidentiality, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the contract may encourage ventures focusing on the analysis of substances and health-related assessments, highlighting potential growth avenues for innovative service providers in this space.

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Notice Title

Provision of Toxicology Screening Services

Notice Description

Drivers Medical (DM) requires the contract to provide efficient, accurate and confidential screening and confirmation services for drugs of abuse, to assist the DVLA in determining an applicant's or license holder's medical fitness to hold a driving license.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418d2186-ffb3-424d-9a96-e1245930e7b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2018 - 17 Sep 2019 6-12 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
DVLA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.berry@dvla.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441792782321

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

SANDWELL & WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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