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title: "Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Services"
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# Provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Services

Buyer: DVLA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5ae8d89-f5a1-4eb7-8ac2-96fd9b78b619

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## Summary

The DVLA is seeking services for the provision of Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Testing Services, with a contract amount of £160,000. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 10th April 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 17th September 2017 and will conclude on 16th September 2018. This opportunity falls within the pathology services industry category and encompasses delivery across various regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical testing and screening services, particularly those equipped to provide confidential and efficient blood sample analysis for alcohol misuse assessments. Companies with a proven track record in pathology services and compliance with strict medical standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby potentially enhancing their market presence and generating substantial revenue in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Drivers Medical (DM) 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/7759b8a4-3a59-481a-b508-5e2374a600b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2017 - 16 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | DVLA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2017 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7759b8a4-3a59-481a-b508-5e2374a600b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7759b8a4-3a59-481a-b508-5e2374a600b6
  10th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=249862179
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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