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title: "Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f28be8e-01d9-47c4-8a0d-4556c819ad87"
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buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2020-02-13"
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# Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Service

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f28be8e-01d9-47c4-8a0d-4556c819ad87

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed a tender process titled "Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Service". This contract, classified under pathology services, was awarded to VIAPATH ANALYTICS LLP with a total value of £18,000. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, which concluded on 17 December 2019, while the contract period runs from 17 March 2020 to 17 September 2020. The location covers the United Kingdom as well as British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other parts of Europe.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those offering blood testing and screening services related to alcohol misuse. Companies with expertise in medical testing, confidentiality in handling sensitive data, and compliance with health regulations would be well positioned to compete in such procurements. Engaging in future tenders from the DVLA may facilitate growth in the healthcare sector within the public procurement space.

## Notice

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency 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/41c66086-4f6d-4306-8052-d1e7791efffb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 17 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| 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 ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2020 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c66086-4f6d-4306-8052-d1e7791efffb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c66086-4f6d-4306-8052-d1e7791efffb
  13th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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