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title: "Drug Seizures Analysis Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f2ce"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2023-04-12"
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# Drug Seizures Analysis Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f2ce

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of Forensic laboratory analysis for drug and alcohol seizures from all Prisons and Approved Premises in England and Wales. The contract, titled "Drug Seizures Analysis Service," has been awarded to Key Forensic Services Ltd. The contract has a total value of £4,750,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 22nd March 2023.

For businesses seeking opportunities, this tender presents a chance to provide forensic laboratory analysis services for drug and alcohol seizures in the public sector. Companies specializing in laboratory services and forensic analysis, particularly those with experience in handling drug and alcohol-related cases, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Justice as the buying organization is based in Leeds, UK, and the contract involves providing services in the public order and safety industry category.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of Forensic laboratory analysis for drug and alcohol seizures from all Prisons and Approved Premises in England and Wales. The analysis shall identify the presence of substances contained within seized items. Additionally, the analysis must produce results that, where necessary, are legally defensible beyond reasonable doubt.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of Forensic laboratory analysis for drug and alcohol seizures from all Prisons and Approved Premises in England and Wales. The analysis shall identify the presence of substances contained within seized items. Additionally, the analysis must produce results that, where necessary, are legally defensible beyond reasonable doubt.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010510-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 12 Apr 2023 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010510-2023
- 2 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027488-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

## Provenance

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