Pipeline Framework: Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drugs of Abuse/Misuse

A pipeline has been launched for Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drugs of Abuse/Misuse.The contract start Date is 1 January 2026. Approach to market date is 11 October 2024.DVLA requires a contract for the provision of Laboratory Services which will deliver urine drug screening and confirmation services accurately and confidentially to support the decision-making process within Drivers Medical Group (DMG).The Authority requires a contract which will deliver urine drug screening and confirmation services to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence.The successful supplier must be capable of accurately and confidentially carrying out both initial screening and confirmation testing services which will provide national coverage throughout Great Britain.The Contractor/ Supplier will be required to transport samples from Franchise Doctors across Great Britain to the Contractor's/Supplier's nominated laboratory/laboratories for analysis.Monitoring, collating and feeding back trend analysis data would be advantageous, in particular on drugs below cut offs, which when combined, could result in impairment.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: DVLA – Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, Longview Road, Clase, Swansea SA6 7JL. Email: shareen.gelstharp@dvla.gov.uk Website: