Section 5a Forensic Drug Driving Toxicology Casework Analysis Services

Concepts

• laboratory services
• forensic drug driving toxicology casework analysis services
• glasgow
• experienced service provider
• toxicology casework analysis services
• provision of section
• forensic drug
• analysis of samples
• drug levels
• section 5a

Location

Glasgow

Description

Provision of Section 5a forensic drug driving toxicology casework analysis services.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Scottish Police Authority (the Authority) has a requirement to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced service provider for the provision of Section 5A forensic drug driving toxicology casework analysis services. These cases will be to test for drug levels as set out in Section 5A of the 1988 Road Traffic Act. The service provider shall carry out analysis of samples providing interpretations of results in accordance with the requirements of the authority and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The most effective examination and analytical processes shall be used at all times.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71900000 - Laboratory services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

The Covid-19 outbreak has given rise to an urgent need for the provision of Section 5A forensic drug driving toxicology casework analysis services because of an unforeseen increase in caseload since April 2020 and a requirement to progress this casework in line with court dates set out in legislation. This does not give the Scottish Police Authority sufficient time to comply with the standard open procedure timescales for this procurement. The Scottish Police Authority considers this to be a state of urgency which it has duly substantiated. Accordingly, the Scottish Police Authority is using the accelerated time limits permitted under the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 28(5) in respect of this procurement.

Other Information

Vetting The tenderer’s representative with overall responsibility for undertaking the works and the personnel assigned to the supply of the services shall be vetted to Non Police Personnel Vetting Standards (NPPV) Level 1. It would be beneficial if tenderer’s put forward a team that hold or have recently held NPPV Level 1. Assessment of employment status Tenderers may be asked to declare whether they intend to provide services through a Personal Service Company (PSC). From April 2017, the responsibility to pay employment taxes shifts from the PSC to public sector bodies and the authority must be aware of any successful tenderer’s detailed employment status. For further information on determining employment status the Government has published guidance on this IR35 Legislation. Living wage Tenderers will be asked to confirm if they pay all employees as a minimum the Real Living Wage as published by the Living Wage Foundation for statistical information gathering purposes only. Equality and diversity Tenderers will be required to comply with the statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010. Declaration of non-involvement in serious organised crime Tenderers must complete and sign a declaration of non-involvement in serious organised crime form. Subcontractor detail Tenderers will be required to provide details of the subcontractors they intend to use in their supply chain. Tenderers are required to complete this section as part of the ESPD. Data protection Tenderers must be aware of their obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR as set out in the contract. (SC Ref:641820)