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title: "Public Health Substance Misuse Point of Care Testing (POCT) Devices and Associated Laboratory Screening"
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# Public Health Substance Misuse Point of Care Testing (POCT) Devices and Associated Laboratory Screening

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99bf1e67-405b-44c2-acda-362e1d37f7d7

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## Summary

Derby City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Public Health Substance Misuse Point of Care Testing (POCT) Devices and Associated Laboratory Screening. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category and pertains to the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The tender process initiated in 2020 as a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £38,000. The contract is effective from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2022. This award was officially published on 23rd March 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the health sector, particularly those specialising in medical devices, drug testing, and laboratory services. Companies capable of providing innovative testing solutions and who comply with health sector regulations would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The requirement for ongoing screening services also suggests potential for recurring business, appealing to both small and medium-sized enterprises eager to expand within the public health arena.

## Notice

* Screening for drugs of abuse is a mandatory requirement for initiation of structured drug treatment, treatment compliance and determination of adherence to court orders - or rehabilitation interventions. Legislated for within the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. * In Derby City there are approximately 1300 people in drug treatment (annually) who require screening twice prior to the commencement of treatment and thereafter a minimum of every 3 months to meet good practice guidance. * Urine screens, instant oral mouth swabs and in certain exceptional circumstances a laboratory screen and analysis may be required therefore are within the scope of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b41e88d-d79f-4ca8-bec9-97767facce4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2010 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RANDOX INDUSTRIES T/A RANDOX TESTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b41e88d-d79f-4ca8-bec9-97767facce4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b41e88d-d79f-4ca8-bec9-97767facce4c
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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