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title: "Substance misuse testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f12b11e-8d4e-4409-8d5a-7d3d64917e28"
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published: "2019-04-24"
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# Substance misuse testing

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f12b11e-8d4e-4409-8d5a-7d3d64917e28

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract award for substance misuse testing services by the South Yorkshire Police Headquarters, occurring within the law enforcement industry in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement and resulted in a total contract value of £350,000. The contract has been awarded to Alere Toxicology PLC and will be active from 1st May 2019 until 30th April 2023. Key dates include the award date on 1st April 2019 and the contract notice publication on 24th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and forensic services sectors, particularly those specialising in drug detection apparatus and testing services. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the national NHS framework and possess relevant capabilities are well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. This procurement process highlights the growing need for specialised testing services within law enforcement, providing a pathway for businesses aiming to expand their market reach.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the provision of substance misuse testing services for Humberside Police, North Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Police. This contract replaces the previously contracted provision. The Forces have utilised the national NHS framework point of care testing: drugs of abuse under lot 7 operational outsourcing of services via Direct Award (NHS SBS contract reference number: SBS/17/RK/KCA/9128/01).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30576dbe-3f54-4104-92b1-448fa8d26134 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALERE TOXICOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2019 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30576dbe-3f54-4104-92b1-448fa8d26134

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30576dbe-3f54-4104-92b1-448fa8d26134
  24th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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