Award

Provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence and Confirmation Screening for Drugs

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Tender

19 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed the procurement process for the provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence and Confirmation Screening for Drugs. The buyer organisation, Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, UK, sought services in the public order and safety industry category. The tender involved the appointment of a single supplier to a Framework Agreement for toxicology screening. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with Eurofins Forensic Services Limited being awarded the contract worth £662,978 on 20th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic services, particularly those experienced in toxicology analysis and court attendance. The Scottish Police Authority aimed to appoint a supplier to support investigations of forensic evidence, including Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault cases. Businesses offering expertise in screening for a wide range of drugs and providing expert witness services would be well-suited to compete. The contract, with active status, offers potential growth for businesses able to meet the Authority's criteria and quality standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence and Confirmation Screening for Drugs

Notice Description

Toxicology Outsourcing, Appointment of a single supplier to a Framework Agreement for toxicology screen of urine samples with option for further analysis(including blood samples), witness statements and court attendance as needed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") has a requirement to appoint a supplier to provide a toxicology screen of up to 300 urine samples per annum. This is to support the Authority's investigation of forensic evidence in cases where there has been a suspected instance of an individual having been administered a substance by a third party including in potential Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Cases. The requirement includes an initial screen to identify cases which require further detailed analysis. Full analysis must include the provision of a joint report suitable for use as evidence in potential criminal proceedings and suppliers should note that attendance as an expert witness may be required. The service must include screening for a wide range of drugs including those commonly associated with Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault cases.

Renewal: An optional renewal of 1 12 month period at the end of the third year of the contract giving a total possible contract length of 48 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000717279
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476710
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71620000 - Analysis services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£662,978 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Louise Hall
Contact Email
louise.hall@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
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

EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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