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title: "Drugs of Abuse and Wider Point of Care Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a3a0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)"
published: "2021-04-08"
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# Drugs of Abuse and Wider Point of Care Testing

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a3a0

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is initiating a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Drugs of Abuse and Wider Point of Care Testing", focusing on laboratory services with an estimated value of £280 million. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, where the organization is consulting with potential providers to expand the existing framework before it expires in December 2021. Interested suppliers have until the 10th of May 2021 at 12pm to submit their expressions of interest via an RFI to sarah_findlay@nhs.net, with a future notice expected on the 1st of September 2021. The delivery location for the services is specified as M50 2UW in the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those involved in drug testing, pandemic testing, or innovative point-of-care solutions. Companies that manufacture or supply testing apparatus, reagents, and drug detection devices would be well-positioned to compete, as NHS SBS is keen on incorporating innovative products throughout the framework's duration. Participating in this process may enhance a supplier's visibility and engagement with NHS organisations and the wider public sector. 

## Notice

NHS SBS is looking to expand the scope of their current Point of Care Testing: Drugs of Abuse framework agreement to include the below potential areas - * Rapid Drug Testing (oral, urine and hair) * Pandemic Testing (Antigen & Antibody) * Family Law Services including DNA Testing * Blood Born Virus Testing * Blood Spot Drug & Alcohol testing * Alcohol Testing Devices, including Breath Analysers, Continuous Monitoring (SCRAM) and Associated Consumables * Confirmation/Classification Testing/Screening of Non-Negative Samples * Operational Outsourcing of Services NHS SBS are open to expanding this scope further, suppliers should complete the RFI with their suggestions. Innovation will continue to be a key focus of the framework agreement, awarded suppliers will have the option to add innovative products/services to the framework throughout the duration of the Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Drugs of Abuse and Wider Point of Care Testing framework agreement. NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are consulting on a proposal to tender for the provision of Drugs of Abuse and Wider Point of Care Testing to support NHS Organisations and the wider public sector to replace the existing framework agreement which will expire in December 2021. To help define and develop our national procurement strategy and help in the development of our service specification to meet the needs of NHS Organisations and wider Public Sectors, NHS SBS are engaging with potential providers prior to the release of any official tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007215-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | M50 2UW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SALF ORD |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33124131 - Reagent strips
- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 11:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007215-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37409&B=NHSSBS
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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