--- title: "Provision of Laboratory Services." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64b08da0-b226-4d3e-9611-d88d1f1dc114" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64b08da0-b226-4d3e-9611-d88d1f1dc114" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64b08da0-b226-4d3e-9611-d88d1f1dc114.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64b08da0-b226-4d3e-9611-d88d1f1dc114.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DVLA" published: "2019-09-26" --- # Provision of Laboratory Services. Buyer: DVLA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64b08da0-b226-4d3e-9611-d88d1f1dc114 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64b08da0-b226-4d3e-9611-d88d1f1dc114) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64b08da0-b226-4d3e-9611-d88d1f1dc114.json) ## Summary The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is actively seeking tenders for the provision of laboratory services, including urine screening for drugs of abuse and carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) blood sample screening. This procurement falls under the pathology services category and is conducted via an open procedure. The tender period is set to conclude on 11th October 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 17th March 2020 and run through to 17th March 2023. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as the DVLA is keen to engage with such businesses, encouraging consortiums or subcontracting arrangements. Companies that specialise in laboratory services, particularly in pathology, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative seeks to foster an open, fair, and transparent procurement process, allowing eligible suppliers to enhance their market presence and expand their service offerings through this collaboration with the DVLA. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.2) Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Following a successful supplier day in January 2019 a strategic decision was made by DVLA to award a contract for the services to one prime contractor. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The DVLA is seeking to award a contract for the following services to one prime contractor: - Accurate and confidential urine screen and confirmation services for drugs of abuse and; - Carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) blood sample screening and confirmation services The test results of these services will aide DVLA's Drivers Medical department when making driving license decisions. Suppliers may consider consortiums and or sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to ensure delivery. DVLA encourages open, fair and transparent procurement and omission from any part of the Department's market engagement exercise shall not be taken into account in any subsequent procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f749c17c-d0c5-42a3-9396-4962a43d989a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 17 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2019 at 07:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f749c17c-d0c5-42a3-9396-4962a43d989a - 14 Sep 2019 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f749c17c-d0c5-42a3-9396-4962a43d989a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f749c17c-d0c5-42a3-9396-4962a43d989a 26th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swansea:-Pathology-services./6Z379C2826 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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