Abandonment of HMPPS Drug Testing Services Procurement in Prison and Probation Settings
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedAbandonment of HMPPS Drug Testing Services Procurement in Prison and Probation Settings
Awarded 30 Apr 2023
Awarded30 Apr 2023
Value£106,800,000.00
SupplierContract Not Awarded
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 1y 6mo5y term, 70% elapsed
Awarded 30 Apr 2023Expires 29 Apr 2028
About
The Ministry of Justice abandoned the open procurement procedure for HMPPS Drug Testing Services in Prison and Probation Settings, which commenced on 23/02/2022 under Contract Notice reference 2022/S 000-005354, due to a significant change in the published anticipated volumes for elements of the Authority's requirements.
No contract was awarded.
The Authority intends to commence a new procurement procedure for the provision of drugs testing in the future.
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