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Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing" was conducted by Worcestershire County Council, a regional authority based in Worcester, UK. This service-oriented contract, identified by the CPV code 85145000, pertains to medical laboratory services specifically aimed at drug and alcohol testing, including the provision of expert reports. The procurement process is complete, and the contract was awarded without prior publication due to it being a direct award under an existing framework agreement. The contract was signed on 3rd December 2025, with a total value of £70,000, and the primary service location is indicated as the UKG12 region.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses in the medical lab services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in drug and alcohol testing. Companies equipped with expertise in point of care testing and with the capability to provide comprehensive reporting to local authorities would find this procurement process aligned with their business operations, enabling them to secure public sector contracts and expand their business reach. E4Law Limited t/a Lextox Drug & Alcohol Testing was the successful supplier for this contract, indicating that businesses with a robust track record in this field are well-suited to engage in such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing

Notice Description

Drug and alcohol testing to the Local Authority with expert reports

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from the Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing Framework Agreement Reference: SBS10241

Procurement Information

Direct award is allowed for under the terms of the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060103
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001077-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E4LAW LIMITED T/A LEXTOX DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING

Further Information

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