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Section 5a Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services

Scottish Police Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Nov 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking a qualified service provider for the "Section 5a Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services," a project valued at £499,999. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was published in Glasgow. The tender period for submissions ended on 23 November 2020, with the award process commencing on the same date. This procurement aligns with the services industry, specifically focusing on public order and safety, a critical requirement in light of legislative changes and the ongoing demands of legal case management.

This opportunity holds significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in forensic services, particularly those experienced in toxicology analysis and legal compliance within the UK. Providers who can demonstrate not only technical capabilities but also adherence to quality standards, such as ISO certifications, are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the service required, businesses offering skilled personnel vetted to non-police standards and robust insurance coverages will have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Section 5a Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services

Notice Description

Provision of Section 5a Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (the Authority) has a requirement to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for the provision of Section 5A Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services. . These cases will be to test for drug levels as set out in Section 5A of the 1988 Road Traffic Act. . The Service Provider shall carry out analysis of samples providing interpretations of results in accordance with the requirements of the Authority and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The most effective examination and analytical processes shall be used at all times.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635189
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404736
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£499,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£499,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Key Forensic Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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