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title: "Provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence and Confirmation Screening for Drugs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039291"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-04-20"
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# Provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence and Confirmation Screening for Drugs

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039291

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence, and Confirmation Screening for Drugs. The procurement involved appointment to a single supplier framework agreement for toxicology screening services, including blood samples analysis, witness statements, and court attendance as needed. Eurofins Forensic Services Limited was the successful supplier for this contract, valued at £662,978, signed on 20th March 2023.

This contract presents opportunities for companies operating in the analysis services sector, specifically in toxicology screening. Businesses with expertise in providing drug analysis services, ensuring information security and data protection compliance, and demonstrating strong communication and turnaround times would be well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, welcoming competitive bids in quality criteria focusing on analysis strategy, information security, communication, sustainability, fair work, community benefits, and price.

## Notice

Toxicology Outsourcing, Appointment of a single supplier to a Framework Agreement for toxicology screen of urine samples with option for further analysis(including blood samples), witness statements and court attendance as needed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority ("the Authority") has a requirement to appoint a supplier to provide a toxicology screen of up to 300 urine samples per annum. This is to support the Authority's investigation of forensic evidence in cases where there has been a suspected instance of an individual having been administered a substance by a third party including in potential Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Cases. The requirement includes an initial screen to identify cases which require further detailed analysis. Full analysis must include the provision of a joint report suitable for use as evidence in potential criminal proceedings and suppliers should note that attendance as an expert witness may be required. The service must include screening for a wide range of drugs including those commonly associated with Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault cases.

Renewal: An optional renewal of 1 12 month period at the end of the third year of the contract giving a total possible contract length of 48 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011291-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £662,978 |

## 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 | EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2023 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011291-2023
- 19 Dec 2022 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035903-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eurofins.co.uk/forensic-services
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000717279
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

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