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title: "PS-23-163 - Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse"
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# PS-23-163 - Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06348655-74b6-44c3-b4ef-c5af4b11fae5

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded the contract for the "PS-23-163 - Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse" under the CPV classification of Laboratory services. The contract, awarded to The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, will provide urine drug testing and confirmation services for the Drivers Medical Group at DVLA. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, with the tender stage now described as complete. The award was made on 25th September 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2027. The services will be delivered in Wales, with a total contract value of £2,072,239.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in drug testing and confirmation, to establish themselves as key suppliers to governmental bodies. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are equipped to provide accurate and confidential laboratory services. The procurement aligns with open competition principles, offering fair entry to the market for qualified entities. This can enhance business growth through engagement with a high-profile client, such as the DVLA, thereby expanding their portfolio and enhancing credibility within the industry.

## Notice

Notice that a contract has been awarded for the provision of Laboratory Services which will deliver urine drug testing and confirmation services accurately and confidentially to support the decision-making process within Drivers Medical Group (DMG) at DVLA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8aa6cc-faff-47e9-8c61-1c9d9b775d0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,072,239 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,072,239 |
| 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 - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## 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

- 7 Oct 2025 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8aa6cc-faff-47e9-8c61-1c9d9b775d0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8aa6cc-faff-47e9-8c61-1c9d9b775d0e
  7th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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