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title: "Provision of Toxicology Screening Services"
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# Provision of Toxicology Screening Services

Buyer: DVLA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-038cc468-f3d5-4d75-91b9-faabb00c8811

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Toxicology Screening Services" was conducted by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) in the UK. This contract, valued at £195,000, falls under the laboratory services industry category (CPV Code: 71900000) and was awarded on 11 December 2019. The contract period commenced on 17 March 2020 and is set to conclude on 17 September 2020. The tender process initiated was a typical procurement method that allows broader participation, indicating the DVLA's commitment to ensuring accurate and confidential screening for medical fitness assessments of driving licence applicants.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and medical testing services, especially smaller enterprises that can provide the required toxicology screening efficiently and confidentially. Companies in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in drug analysis, would be well-suited to engage in such tenders, contributing not only to their business growth but also to the enhancement of public safety and trust in the licensing processes managed by the DVLA.

## Notice

DVLA's Drivers Medical Group (DMG) require the contract to provide continuity of service for efficient, accurate and confidential screening and confirmation services for drugs of abuse, to assist the DVLA in determining an applicant or licence holder's medical fitness to hold a driving licence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cab0b3-0e0e-48fe-90f6-d5d1526cedfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 17 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DVLA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2020 at 07:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cab0b3-0e0e-48fe-90f6-d5d1526cedfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cab0b3-0e0e-48fe-90f6-d5d1526cedfc
  9th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=470640272
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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