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title: "P2017/1338/NE - Hair Drug Analysis Service"
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# P2017/1338/NE - Hair Drug Analysis Service

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88f17d5f-dfbe-434b-af59-0272fb9b8d7d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Darlington Borough Council, involved a direct award for the "Hair Drug Analysis Service" with a total value of £30,000. Classified under medical laboratory services (CPV Code: 85145000), this contract was located in the North East of England. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The contract was awarded to Alpha biolaboratories Ltd on 31st March 2017, following the end of the tender period on 30th March 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical laboratory sector, particularly those specialising in hair drug analysis or similar services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in future contracts of this nature. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating the buyer sought to expedite the process by selecting a supplier without a competitive tender. Companies with capabilities in medical testing, particularly those with established credentials in drug testing services, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities for growth in collaboration with public sector organisations.

## Notice

Hair Drug Analysis Service Additional information: Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32aa2db-9959-4c32-a13c-263f5b1745b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA BIOLABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2017 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32aa2db-9959-4c32-a13c-263f5b1745b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32aa2db-9959-4c32-a13c-263f5b1745b3
  20th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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