Provision of Toxicology, Blood/Urine Intelligence and Confirmation Screening for Drugs

Concepts

• glasgow
• analysis services
• scottish police authority
• provision of toxicology
• toxicology screen of urine samples
• toxicology outsourcing
• drugs
• wide range of drugs
• confirmation screening
• toxicology screen

Location

Scotland: Supplier's own premises, delivery of physical samples will be organised by the Authority. The Authority's instructing laboratory will be Howdenhall Road, Edinburgh

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 Options

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

CPV Codes

• 71620000 - Analysis services
• 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
• 85111810 - Blood analysis services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Legal Justification

Not applicable

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 23019. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Tenderers should detail and demonstrate their organisations’ commitment to providing Community Benefits within specific reference to this contract. Community Benefits can be offered to any geographical area of Scotland. Tenderers should consider the following Community Benefit areas and where possible allocate the benefit intended to be offered against these areas; - Improving education and skills – apprenticeships - Improving local employability – new jobs - Work experience placements/programmes - Delivering training and development - Enhancing & Improving local community projects - Other; Sponsor Charity work, etc. Returns should focus on what your organisation can deliver over the duration of this contract period and will be evaluated accordingly. (SC Ref:717279)