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title: "Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Point of Care Testing Products and Associated Services"
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# Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Point of Care Testing Products and Associated Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27f11c9a-386c-4b88-9de9-eeeab56dc750

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the provision of drug testing services, specifically point of care testing products and associated services, under the title "Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Point of Care Testing Products and Associated Services". This procurement falls under the industry category of drug detection apparatus (CPV code 38544000) and covers locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions. The contract, awarded on 29th January 2025, will run from this date until 15th July 2030. With a total value of £2,554,616, the procurement method utilised was an open procedure, above threshold, ensuring transparency and competitiveness in the tender process.

This tender presents substantial business expansion opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in diagnostic equipment and services, as it spans a wide geographical area and an extended duration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would have been well-suited to compete for this contract due to the inclusive procurement policy. Large-scale suppliers, such as Eurofin Forensic Services Limited, which emerged as the successful bidder, demonstrate the potential for collaboration among diverse business categories to meet extensive service needs for governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Justice.

## Notice

The provision of point of care Test Devices to Prisons, probation facilities and other Approved Premises in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad054d9-e4e7-4e58-937e-9687ecd7c7a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 15 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,554,616 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,554,616 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROFIN FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad054d9-e4e7-4e58-937e-9687ecd7c7a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad054d9-e4e7-4e58-937e-9687ecd7c7a7
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65134bac-d1e9-4dfc-bfd5-63bd269cce32
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