Contract awardedDrug and alcohol testing

PS-23-163 - Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse

Provision of laboratory testing services for drug abuse and misuse, specifically focusing on urine analysis and confirmation testing. The service supports the decision-making process for medical licensing assessments, requiring high levels of accuracy, confidentiality, and secure reporting protocols for clinical and administrative review.

Awarded value
£2.1m
As published
Published
7 October 2025
Awarded
25 September 2025
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Contract length
24 months
Ends 31 December 2027

What the contract covers

Laboratory services contract

Provision of professional laboratory services for urine drug testing and confirmation to support medical decision-making and regulatory compliance processes.

  • Urine drug testing and confirmation services
  • Accurate and confidential laboratory services supporting decision-making within Drivers Medical Group at DVLA

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Laboratory services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
24 months
Contract dates
1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
71900000

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Lifecycle

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  2. Contract awardedto The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
The buyer

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

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The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/7797/ps-23-163-provision-of-a-laboratory-service-for-testing-of-drug-abuse-misuse
Buyer reference
tender_416785/1520248
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06348655-74b6-44c3-b4ef-c5af4b11fae5
Last checked
5 November 2026

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. PS-23-163 - Provision of a Laboratory Service for Testing of Drug Abuse/Misuse. Contract award, 7 October 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/7797/ps-23-163-provision-of-a-laboratory-service-for-testing-of-drug-abuse-misuse (accessed 5 November 2026).