---
title: "Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060103"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
---

# Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060103

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing" was conducted by Worcestershire County Council, a regional authority based in Worcester, UK. This service-oriented contract, identified by the CPV code 85145000, pertains to medical laboratory services specifically aimed at drug and alcohol testing, including the provision of expert reports. The procurement process is complete, and the contract was awarded without prior publication due to it being a direct award under an existing framework agreement. The contract was signed on 3rd December 2025, with a total value of £70,000, and the primary service location is indicated as the UKG12 region.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses in the medical lab services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in drug and alcohol testing. Companies equipped with expertise in point of care testing and with the capability to provide comprehensive reporting to local authorities would find this procurement process aligned with their business operations, enabling them to secure public sector contracts and expand their business reach. E4Law Limited t/a Lextox Drug & Alcohol Testing was the successful supplier for this contract, indicating that businesses with a robust track record in this field are well-suited to engage in such opportunities.

## Notice

Drug and alcohol testing to the Local Authority with expert reports

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from the Drugs of Abuse and Point of Care Testing Framework Agreement Reference: SBS10241

### Procurement Information

Direct award is allowed for under the terms of the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001077-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E4LAW LIMITED T/A LEXTOX DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001077-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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