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title: "Provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence and Confirmation Screening for Drugs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000717279"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000717279

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has completed the procurement process for the provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence and Confirmation Screening for Drugs. The buyer organisation, Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, UK, sought services in the public order and safety industry category. The tender involved the appointment of a single supplier to a Framework Agreement for toxicology screening. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with Eurofins Forensic Services Limited being awarded the contract worth £662,978 on 20th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic services, particularly those experienced in toxicology analysis and court attendance. The Scottish Police Authority aimed to appoint a supplier to support investigations of forensic evidence, including Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault cases. Businesses offering expertise in screening for a wide range of drugs and providing expert witness services would be well-suited to compete. The contract, with active status, offers potential growth for businesses able to meet the Authority's criteria and quality standards.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476710 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476710
- 19 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467235

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467235
  Provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence and Confirmation Screening for Drugs - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476710
  Provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence and Confirmation Screening for Drugs - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- 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

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