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title: "Quality Assurance Programme - Illicit Substances and Alcohol Testing Services"
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# Quality Assurance Programme - Illicit Substances and Alcohol Testing Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17946d0f-f95d-4a87-b9e3-5901082934e5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract titled "Quality Assurance Programme - Illicit Substances and Alcohol Testing Services" valued at £134,000. This contract, which falls under the industry category of Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services, is aimed at providing flexible quality assurance for drug and alcohol testing in Her Majesty's Prison establishments and by the National Probation Service. The award notice was published on 22nd February 2018, following an open tender process that concluded on 29th August 2016. The contract was active from 30th August 2016 and is set to last until 29th August 2018.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in technical testing and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in drug and alcohol testing programmes. Companies capable of adapting to new products and regulatory changes will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the procurement was conducted via an open procedure, a wide range of established and innovative firms can consider similar bids to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

"Quality Assurance Programme - In relation to Illicit Substances and Alcohol monitoring services. In connection with Drug and Alcohol testing carried out in Her Majesty's Prison establishments by the National Offender Management Service. As well as by the National Probation Service at their Approved Premises. The Quality Assurance Programme will need to be flexible enough to incorporate new products approved by the Home Office, if and when they come on stream."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10614be6-cb0e-431b-877c-4a78fd43b99e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2016 - 29 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TACKLER ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2018 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10614be6-cb0e-431b-877c-4a78fd43b99e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10614be6-cb0e-431b-877c-4a78fd43b99e
  22nd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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