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Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Laboratory Analysis Goods, Services and Prevalence Testing

Ministry of Justice

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13 Mar 2023 at 22:21

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has initiated a planned public procurement process titled "Drug Testing Products and Services," targeting the provision of laboratory services within the UK. This project is segmented into two lots: Lot 1 covering Drug Testing Laboratory Analysis, Goods, and Services, and Lot 2 focusing on Drug Testing Point of Care Testing (POCT) Products and Associated Services. Details on participation, including market engagement events and surveys, have been shared for stakeholders, with a procurement start expected in late April/early May 2023. Key dates include a market engagement event on 30th March 2023. The procurement method is open, aimed at obtaining high-quality services vital for the justice system’s needs.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in laboratory services and drug detection apparatus. Suppliers offering reliable, rapid, and high-quality drug testing products and services will find this contract beneficial. Companies with capabilities in POCT, offering products that deliver quick, non-invasive results, and those providing extensive drug testing services for prisons, probation offices, and rehabilitation services, will be particularly well-suited. This contract offers long-term engagement with the option for extension, making it ideal for businesses looking to establish or grow their presence in public safety and justice sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Laboratory Analysis Goods, Services and Prevalence Testing

Notice Description

The scope of the Goods and Services includes the provision of laboratory analysis of Drugs in oral fluid and urine as required by Prisons, probation facilities and other Approved Premises in the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Drug Testing Laboratory Analysis, Products and Services

The scope of the Goods and Services includes the provision of laboratory analysis of Drugs in oral fluid and urine as required by Prisons, probation facilities and other Approved Premises in the UK.

Options: Initial term end date 15/07/2030 with options to extend +1 +1

Lot 2 Drug Testing Point of Care Testing (POCT) Products and Associated Services

The scope of Lot 2: Point of Care Testing Products and Associated Services covers the products required to deliver Voluntary Drug Testing (VDT) in prisons. The Authority uses oral fluid point of care testing for all VDT. The level of proof required by VDT is based on the "balance of probabilities", and as such the results are not used for evidential purposes. VDT results are used to develop support opportunities, generate risk reviews of individuals and to support decision-making. To be effective, it is vital that point of care VDT products provide rapid results in an operational environment (e.g. within 20 minutes) in a format that minimises the need for user interpretation. Products must place minimal demands on staff collecting samples and be as non-invasive as possible without compromising accuracy of analysis. The Authority are keen to use VDT products to test for as broad a range of drugs as possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b276
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006184-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,232,605 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Abbott Toxicology Limited

Eurofin Forensic Services Limited

Further Information

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