---
title: "Drug Test on Arrest Scheme Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbcb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Drug Test on Arrest Scheme Market Engagement

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbcb

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Drug Test on Arrest Scheme Market Engagement", aimed at service providers in the health and social work sector, specifically targeting addiction treatment and community health services. The engagement is focused on County Durham and Darlington, with interested parties encouraged to participate by completing a short survey by the 23rd of July 2026. This preliminary market engagement is scheduled to mature into a full tender process, with the contract period expected to start on the 1st of November 2026, running until the 31st of October 2027.

This market engagement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in addiction treatment and community health. It is a suitable venture for SMEs and VCSEs due to its inclusive nature. Participating in this engagement allows businesses to align their capabilities with the requirements of a substantial public procurement contract, potentially paving the way for future collaborations with the Police and Crime Commissioner. The process also provides a platform for businesses to demonstrate their expertise and contribute to public health initiatives in the region, fostering long-term partnerships with governmental authorities.

## Notice

We are inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to the provision of a drug test on arrest scheme for County Durham and Darlington, commissioned by the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Interested organisations are requested to complete the short survey via the link below: Survey link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/5BUSL2/ Please submit responses no later than 12:00 on Thursday 23rd July. Participation in this market engagement is voluntary and does not constitute a commitment to any future procurement process.

### Planning Information

Please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home to register on the Durham Police e-tendering platform.
Once registered, please navigate to Portals in the top right of the screen and log in to Durham Police Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066692-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33693300 - Addiction treatment
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 10:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066692-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066692-2026
  15th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/5BUSL2/

## Provenance

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