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title: "Drugs Of Abuse and Point of Care Testing"
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# Drugs Of Abuse and Point of Care Testing

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad0cd054-786d-45c5-a2c1-e329b019cbd3

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has issued a tender titled "Drugs Of Abuse and Point of Care Testing" in the health and safety services category. The procurement stage is active, with a tender period ending on 9th February 2024 and a contract period starting on 1st March 2024. The designated testing company will conduct pre-appointment drug screening with specific delivery addresses across different regions, including the United Kingdom. The main procurement category is goods, and the buyer for this tender is the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health and safety services to provide drug screening services to Nottinghamshire Police. Companies experienced in maintaining the integrity of chain of custody for samples and following fair procedures are well-suited to compete. With the contract period extending until 2027, businesses that can consistently apply procedures with integrity and reliability stand to benefit from this long-term engagement. Engagement in this tender can lead to business growth for companies capable of ensuring procedural consistency and maintaining the integrity of sample processing.

## Notice

The designated testing company is an external organisation appointed by Nottinghamshire Police to undertake pre-appointment drug screening on behalf of Nottinghamshire Police. The designated testing company are required to ensure that the procedure is consistently applied, and the process is handled with complete integrity and reliability. This will include obtaining the individual's consent, collecting the sample and using a consistent and fair procedure which maintains the integrity of the chain of custody of the sample

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5604f4a6-4e2d-41d0-9606-55bfdc64c381 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 6LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Ernehale |
| Westminster constituency | Gedling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2024 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5604f4a6-4e2d-41d0-9606-55bfdc64c381

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5604f4a6-4e2d-41d0-9606-55bfdc64c381
  8th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=76806&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/105822
  User / Company

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