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title: "Provision of Laboratory Services"
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# Provision of Laboratory Services

Buyer: DVLA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8221b54-da05-4811-a180-c17f88af5a5e

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## Summary

The DVLA has completed a procurement process for the provision of laboratory services, specifically aimed at delivering accurate and confidential urine and blood sample screening for drugs of abuse. This contract, awarded to SYNLAB Laboratory Services Ltd, has a total value of £1,224,827 and was initiated under the open procurement method, ensuring a fair and transparent process. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2020 and will end on 30th June 2023. The procurement process officially closed on 4th March 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those that can provide pathology services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, either directly or through partnerships and sub-contracting arrangements, which can enhance their competitiveness in the sector. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive drug screening and analytical services will find this contract aligns well with their offerings, thereby positioning them effectively within the market.

## Notice

The DVLA is seeking to award a contract for the following services to one prime contractor: - Accurate and confidential urine screen and confirmation services for drugs of abuse and; - Carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) blood sample screening and confirmation services The test results of these services will aide DVLA's Drivers Medical department when making driving license decisions. Suppliers may consider consortiums and or sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to ensure delivery. DVLA encourages open, fair and transparent procurement and omission from any part of the Department's market engagement exercise shall not be taken into account in any subsequent procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4421936f-fe4c-4958-817c-8e0f752fed6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,224,827 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,224,827 |
| 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 | SYNLAB LABORATORY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2020 at 07:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4421936f-fe4c-4958-817c-8e0f752fed6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4421936f-fe4c-4958-817c-8e0f752fed6a
  8th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=478796526
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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