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Protective Security Centre Substance Testing

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 09:06

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 14:39

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 13:38

Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, a central government public authority located at 2 Marsham Street, London, UK, has concluded the procurement process for the "Protective Security Centre Substance Testing" contract. This tender pertains to composition and purity testing and analysis services, specifically designed to support the National Security Vetting process. The contract, valued at £96,000 net and amounting to £115,200 gross, has been awarded for the period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 30th November 2029, with potential extensions up to 30th May 2030. The procurement method used was an open, below threshold competition, reflecting a well-structured procurement strategy to attract suitable service providers. The contract completion stage was reached with its publication dated 18th November 2025.

This tender presented valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in laboratory and testing services, to secure a long-term government contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Cansford Laboratories Ltd have successfully competed for this business opportunity against other bidders, with a total of four final-stage bids, emphasizing the accessibility for SMEs in public procurement. Companies with expertise in composition and purity analysis, seeking to expand their government portfolio, would find participating in such tenders advantageous, providing them with significant revenue and growth potential. The use of electronic procurement platforms underscores the importance of digital readiness in accessing government tenders.

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Notice Title

Protective Security Centre Substance Testing

Notice Description

This is a contract details notice for for the provision of substance and drug testing services. This requirement supports the National Security Vetting process for both current and prospective employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074598-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.hamflett@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CANSFORD LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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