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title: "Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Laboratory Analysis Goods, Services and Prevalence Testing"
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# Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP) - Laboratory Analysis Goods, Services and Prevalence Testing

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7b4c38d-e117-4573-a4fe-5ff09bf0a6da

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the Drug Testing Service Provision (DTSP), which includes laboratory analysis Goods, Services, and Prevalence Testing. The awarded contract, valued at £38,677,989, is for a service that involves laboratory analysis of drugs in oral fluid and urine for prisons, probation facilities, and other approved premises across the UK and beyond. The contract was awarded to Abbott Toxicology Limited and covers a period from 29 January 2025 to 15 July 2030. This procurement followed an open procedure and fits within the industry category of laboratory services (CPV code: 71900000). The contract is now in the award stage, with key dates including the contract end date on 28 January 2025 and the award date on 20 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those offering innovative drug testing solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate given the suitability requirements. The procurement strategy of the Ministry of Justice highlights the government's commitment to inclusive business practices, opening the field for diverse business participation. Potential bidders possessing capabilities in laboratory analysis and drug detection apparatus, and wishing to expand their footprint in the public sector, would find this tender highly beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

The scope of the Goods and Services includes the provision of laboratory analysis of Drugs in oral fluid and urine as required by Prisons, probation facilities and other Approved Premises in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987f92f5-490c-4f7d-962f-63d1466a61ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 15 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,677,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,677,989 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987f92f5-490c-4f7d-962f-63d1466a61ff
- 21 Dec 2023 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dab87c0-cf68-4c25-906d-f2bacb7ec135

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987f92f5-490c-4f7d-962f-63d1466a61ff
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dab87c0-cf68-4c25-906d-f2bacb7ec135
  21st December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28f59f26-f871-43ff-ad38-ea5e1894b195
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

## Provenance

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