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title: "Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Services"
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# Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Services

Buyer: DVLA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e901e59-7ae9-474d-990a-11eaaedaf17e

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## Summary

The DVLA has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Services", a service classified under pathology services, with a contract value of £47,000. The procurement process commenced with the tender notice and was completed with the award on 5th September 2018. The contract period is set to run from 18th September 2018 to 17th September 2019. This contract serves locations across the UK and selected overseas territories, helping the DVLA assess the medical fitness of driving licence applicants and holders in relation to potential alcohol misuse.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for laboratories and health service providers specialising in blood sample screening and pathology services. Businesses offering confidential testing and reporting services may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, providing a platform for steady revenue generation and strengthening their partnership with a significant public authority like the DVLA. As the aim is to support public health regulations, suppliers with experience in compliance and regulatory standards in healthcare are particularly well-suited to compete.

## Notice

Drivers Medical (DM) requires the contract to provide an efficient, accurate and confidential CDT blood sample screening and confirmation service for cases of possible alcohol misuse in driving license applicants and holders, to assist the DVLA in determining their medical fitness to hold a driving license.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece5bef6-78eb-49b4-9d17-1469247a7471 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2018 - 17 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,000 |
| 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 | VIAPATH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2018 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece5bef6-78eb-49b4-9d17-1469247a7471

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece5bef6-78eb-49b4-9d17-1469247a7471
  10th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=343761684
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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