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title: "Protective Security Centre Substance Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b8c"
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# Protective Security Centre Substance Testing

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b8c

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## Summary

The Home Office, a central government public authority located at 2 Marsham Street, London, UK, has concluded the procurement process for the "Protective Security Centre Substance Testing" contract. This tender pertains to composition and purity testing and analysis services, specifically designed to support the National Security Vetting process. The contract, valued at £96,000 net and amounting to £115,200 gross, has been awarded for the period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 30th November 2029, with potential extensions up to 30th May 2030. The procurement method used was an open, below threshold competition, reflecting a well-structured procurement strategy to attract suitable service providers. The contract completion stage was reached with its publication dated 18th November 2025.

This tender presented valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in laboratory and testing services, to secure a long-term government contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Cansford Laboratories Ltd have successfully competed for this business opportunity against other bidders, with a total of four final-stage bids, emphasizing the accessibility for SMEs in public procurement. Companies with expertise in composition and purity analysis, seeking to expand their government portfolio, would find participating in such tenders advantageous, providing them with significant revenue and growth potential. The use of electronic procurement platforms underscores the importance of digital readiness in accessing government tenders.

## Notice

This is a contract details notice for for the provision of substance and drug testing services. This requirement supports the National Security Vetting process for both current and prospective employees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074598-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | £96,000 |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| Contracts value | £96,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CANSFORD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 09:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074598-2025
- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068286-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 13:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048443-2025
- 3 Jun 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029519-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074598-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068286-2025
  24th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048443-2025
  13th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029519-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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