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title: "Section 5a Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-01-21"
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# Section 5a Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c2f

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Section 5a Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services." This tender falls under the laboratory services industry category and has been procured using an open procedure method. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the active contract signed on 5th January 2021. The total contract value is £499,999, and it is specifically intended to analyse drug levels as established in Section 5A of the 1988 Road Traffic Act. This contract requires service provision in the UK, particularly addressing an urgent need arising from a significant increase in caseload since April 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic laboratory services, particularly those experienced in toxicology and drug analysis. Organisations that pay all employees the Real Living Wage and adhere to strict data protection regulations will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses with personnel vetted to Non Police Personnel Vetting Standards (NPPV) Level 1 will likely have a competitive advantage. The opportunity allows qualified service providers to collaborate with public bodies, thereby enhancing their credibility and expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Section 5a Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (the Authority) has a requirement to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for the provision of Section 5A Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services. . These cases will be to test for drug levels as set out in Section 5A of the 1988 Road Traffic Act. . The Service Provider shall carry out analysis of samples providing interpretations of results in accordance with the requirements of the Authority and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The most effective examination and analytical processes shall be used at all times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001241-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £499,999 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEY FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2021 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001241-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:539057-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

## Provenance

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