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title: "Provision of Toxicology Screening Services"
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# Provision of Toxicology Screening Services

Buyer: DVLA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd0cecf0-a0cc-438d-8b6a-3afca4c4c1e0

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## Summary

The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Toxicology Screening Services," a contract valued at £284,000. This tender, classified under laboratory services, was based in the UK and involved screening and confirmation services for drugs of abuse to assist in assessing the medical fitness of driving license applicants. The contract period is set from 18th September 2018 to 17th September 2019. The tender period concluded on 5th September 2018.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the health services sector, to engage in public procurement. Companies that specialise in toxicology, laboratory services, or related fields, especially large suppliers capable of meeting the DVLA's standards for efficiency and confidentiality, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the contract may encourage ventures focusing on the analysis of substances and health-related assessments, highlighting potential growth avenues for innovative service providers in this space.

## Notice

Drivers Medical (DM) requires the contract to provide efficient, accurate and confidential screening and confirmation services for drugs of abuse, to assist the DVLA in determining an applicant's or license holder's medical fitness to hold a driving license.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418d2186-ffb3-424d-9a96-e1245930e7b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2018 - 17 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £284,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £284,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL & WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2018 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418d2186-ffb3-424d-9a96-e1245930e7b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418d2186-ffb3-424d-9a96-e1245930e7b3
  10th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=343785557
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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