Planning

Provision of Toxicology Services

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Nov 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Lanarkshire Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of toxicology services. The Council is seeking to appoint a provider to offer saliva testing to the Drug Testing and Treatment Order (DTTO) Team. The planned procurement includes services such as the delivery of testing kits, staff training, sample testing, results reporting, and sample confirmation to forensic standard. The opportunity is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date set for February 1, 2023.

This tender for toxicology services by South Lanarkshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical testing and healthcare industries. Companies experienced in providing forensic testing services, drug testing kits, and related training could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council is aiming to award a contract for an initial period of 1 year with possible extensions up to a further 2 years, depending on funding availability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Toxicology Services

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council Social Work Resources is seeking to appoint a provider to provide saliva testing to the Drug Testing and Treatment Order (DTTO) Team. DTTO Orders are granted by the Courts if a service user's drug misuse issues are significant and are the cause of offending behaviour. A DTTO is an order made under section 234B of the Criminal Procedure (SCOTLAND) Act 1995 (as inserted by section 89 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998). The full service will include the delivery of the testing kits, staff training, sample testing, results reporting, sample confirmation to forensic standard. An appointed account manager, helpline, and quarterly service meetings

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are seeking input from the market to assist in the development of the Invitation to Tender for the provision of toxicology services. SERVICE REQUIREMENT Currently DTTO test for a basic range of drugs which includes methadone, buprenorphine, 6-MAM, opiates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, with additional options to test for amphetamines. We would also like the option to be able to test for etizolam. The full service will include the delivery of the testing kits, staff training, sample testing, results reporting, sample confirmation to forensic standard. An appointed account manager, helpline, and quarterly service meetings. The frequency of drug testing is determined by the court. At the start of a DTTO the expectation is that the service user will be drug tested a minimum of twice weekly, and by the end of the order the minimum frequency of drug testing would be one scheduled and one random test per month. MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE Potential bidders are invited to complete the Questionnaire attached to this notice and submit their responses no later than 17:00 on Friday 9th December 2022 Responses should be sent to Audrey Faulds Audrey.faulds@southlanarkshire.gov.uk responses received after may still be considered for the purpose of informing the ITT. The contract will be procured via the open tendering procedure which will be available to all suppliers. The Council are considering awarding a contract for a period of 1 year with optional extensions of up to a further 2 years, this will depend on the availability of funding.. This PIN notice is for information only at this stage, there is no additional information or documentation available at the moment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please express an interest in the Notice and I will advise when the tender is available to download from Public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000711916
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463911
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marie McGowan
Contact Email
marie.mcgowan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454184

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463911
    Provision of Toxicology Services - South Lanarkshire Council Social Work Resources is seeking to appoint a provider to provide saliva testing to the Drug Testing and Treatment Order (DTTO) Team. DTTO Orders are granted by the Courts if a service user's drug misuse issues are significant and are the cause of offending behaviour. A DTTO is an order made under section 234B of the Criminal Procedure (SCOTLAND) Act 1995 (as inserted by section 89 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998). The full service will include the delivery of the testing kits, staff training, sample testing, results reporting, sample confirmation to forensic standard. An appointed account manager, helpline, and quarterly service meetings

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