--- title: "Provision of Toxicology Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000711916" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711916" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711916.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711916.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-10" --- # Provision of Toxicology Services Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000711916 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711916) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711916.json) ## Summary The South Lanarkshire Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of toxicology services. The Council is seeking to appoint a provider to offer saliva testing to the Drug Testing and Treatment Order (DTTO) Team. The planned procurement includes services such as the delivery of testing kits, staff training, sample testing, results reporting, and sample confirmation to forensic standard. The opportunity is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date set for February 1, 2023. This tender for toxicology services by South Lanarkshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical testing and healthcare industries. Companies experienced in providing forensic testing services, drug testing kits, and related training could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council is aiming to award a contract for an initial period of 1 year with possible extensions up to a further 2 years, depending on funding availability. ## Notice South Lanarkshire Council Social Work Resources is seeking to appoint a provider to provide saliva testing to the Drug Testing and Treatment Order (DTTO) Team. DTTO Orders are granted by the Courts if a service user's drug misuse issues are significant and are the cause of offending behaviour. A DTTO is an order made under section 234B of the Criminal Procedure (SCOTLAND) Act 1995 (as inserted by section 89 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998). The full service will include the delivery of the testing kits, staff training, sample testing, results reporting, sample confirmation to forensic standard. An appointed account manager, helpline, and quarterly service meetings ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council are seeking input from the market to assist in the development of the Invitation to Tender for the provision of toxicology services. SERVICE REQUIREMENT Currently DTTO test for a basic range of drugs which includes methadone, buprenorphine, 6-MAM, opiates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, with additional options to test for amphetamines. We would also like the option to be able to test for etizolam. The full service will include the delivery of the testing kits, staff training, sample testing, results reporting, sample confirmation to forensic standard. An appointed account manager, helpline, and quarterly service meetings. The frequency of drug testing is determined by the court. At the start of a DTTO the expectation is that the service user will be drug tested a minimum of twice weekly, and by the end of the order the minimum frequency of drug testing would be one scheduled and one random test per month. MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE Potential bidders are invited to complete the Questionnaire attached to this notice and submit their responses no later than 17:00 on Friday 9th December 2022 Responses should be sent to Audrey Faulds Audrey.faulds@southlanarkshire.gov.uk responses received after may still be considered for the purpose of informing the ITT. The contract will be procured via the open tendering procedure which will be available to all suppliers. The Council are considering awarding a contract for a period of 1 year with optional extensions of up to a further 2 years, this will depend on the availability of funding.. This PIN notice is for information only at this stage, there is no additional information or documentation available at the moment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please express an interest in the Notice and I will advise when the tender is available to download from Public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463911 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMILTON | | Post town | Motherwell | | Postcode | ML3 0AA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East | | Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley | | Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463911 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV463911&idx=1 10th November 2022 - Market Engagement Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463911 Provision of Toxicology Services - South Lanarkshire Council Social Work Resources is seeking to appoint a provider to provide saliva testing to the Drug Testing and Treatment Order (DTTO) Team. DTTO Orders are granted by the Courts if a service user's drug misuse issues are significant and are the cause of offending behaviour. A DTTO is an order made under section 234B of the Criminal Procedure (SCOTLAND) Act 1995 (as inserted by section 89 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998). The full service will include the delivery of the testing kits, staff training, sample testing, results reporting, sample confirmation to forensic standard. An appointed account manager, helpline, and quarterly service meetings ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=711916 - http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711916 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711916. 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