Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Leicestershire County Council
County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
Contact
Mr Ikram Mohemmed
Telephone
+44 1163055688
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
Buyer's address
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Drug and Alcohol Testing Services
Reference number
DN700938
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Leicestershire County Council invites tenders for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Testing Services (via sample testing and collection kits). The selected provider will play a pivotal role in pre-court preparation, with the Council as the instructing customer.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £100,000 / Highest offer: £200,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Leicestershire County Council invites tenders for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Testing Services (via sample testing and collection kits). The selected provider will play a pivotal role in pre-court preparation, with the Council as the instructing customer.
This tender presents an excellent opportunity for providers with expertise in Drug and Alcohol Testing because of its strong emphasis on legal compliance and specialised requirements. The focus on meeting rigorous Family Court standards underscores the critical role the selected provider will play in legal proceedings, offering a valuable service in maintaining the highest standards of legal and forensic compliance. The requirement for accreditations and the commitment to flexibility in sample collections enhance the appeal of this opportunity for tenderers looking to contribute significantly to legal processes while adhering to stringent standards.
The Service Specification sets out the detailed requirements for the provision for the Drug and Alcohol testing service. They describe the key features of the services being commissioned and should be read in conjunction with the Contract Terms and Conditions.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-003898
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Drug and Alcohol Testing Services
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DNA Legal Ltd
Unit G1, Frome Business Park, Manor Road, Marston Trading Estate, Frome, BA11 4FN
Frome
BA11 4FN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £100,000 / Highest offer: £200,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Construction and Technology Court (Queens Bench Division) (Branch of High Court of Justice)
Birmingham
B4 6DS
Country
United Kingdom