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Drug Seizures Analysis Service

Ministry of Justice

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2023 at 14:00

Award Notice
Planning

02 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of Forensic laboratory analysis for drug and alcohol seizures from all Prisons and Approved Premises in England and Wales. The contract, titled "Drug Seizures Analysis Service," has been awarded to Key Forensic Services Ltd. The contract has a total value of £4,750,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 22nd March 2023.

For businesses seeking opportunities, this tender presents a chance to provide forensic laboratory analysis services for drug and alcohol seizures in the public sector. Companies specializing in laboratory services and forensic analysis, particularly those with experience in handling drug and alcohol-related cases, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Justice as the buying organization is based in Leeds, UK, and the contract involves providing services in the public order and safety industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug Seizures Analysis Service

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of Forensic laboratory analysis for drug and alcohol seizures from all Prisons and Approved Premises in England and Wales. The analysis shall identify the presence of substances contained within seized items. Additionally, the analysis must produce results that, where necessary, are legally defensible beyond reasonable doubt.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of Forensic laboratory analysis for drug and alcohol seizures from all Prisons and Approved Premises in England and Wales. The analysis shall identify the presence of substances contained within seized items. Additionally, the analysis must produce results that, where necessary, are legally defensible beyond reasonable doubt.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f2ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010510-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
22 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Justice
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Key Forensic Services Ltd

Further Information

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