Award

Drug and Alcohol Testing Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2024 at 14:23

Tender

06 Feb 2024 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for Drug and Alcohol Testing Services. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on legal compliance and specialised requirements. The successful supplier, DNA Legal Ltd, will be providing these services. The contract was signed on 22nd May 2024, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The opportunity was presented by the Council with a description highlighting the importance of legal compliance and the critical role in legal proceedings. The contract is currently in the award stage.

This tender for Drug and Alcohol Testing Services by Leicestershire County Council offers an opportunity for businesses with expertise in legal compliance and specialised requirements. Suppliers interested in participating should focus on providing services that meet rigorous standards, as emphasised by the Council. The contract values at £200,000 GBP and is set to benefit suppliers who can contribute significantly to legal processes while maintaining high standards of compliance. The contract presents a chance for businesses to engage in critical legal proceedings and offers growth potential for those able to meet the demanding criteria set out.

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Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Testing Services

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council invites tenders for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Testing Services (via sample testing and collection kits). The selected provider will play a pivotal role in pre-court preparation, with the Council as the instructing customer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Leicestershire County Council invites tenders for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Testing Services (via sample testing and collection kits). The selected provider will play a pivotal role in pre-court preparation, with the Council as the instructing customer. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for providers with expertise in Drug and Alcohol Testing because of its strong emphasis on legal compliance and specialised requirements. The focus on meeting rigorous Family Court standards underscores the critical role the selected provider will play in legal proceedings, offering a valuable service in maintaining the highest standards of legal and forensic compliance. The requirement for accreditations and the commitment to flexibility in sample collections enhance the appeal of this opportunity for tenderers looking to contribute significantly to legal processes while adhering to stringent standards. The Service Specification sets out the detailed requirements for the provision for the Drug and Alcohol testing service. They describe the key features of the services being commissioned and should be read in conjunction with the Contract Terms and Conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043792
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022337-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Ikram Mohemmed
Contact Email
ikram.mohemmed@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163055688

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA LEGAL

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