Forensic Analysis of Drug and Alcohol Seizures for Prisons and Approved Premises
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedForensic Analysis of Drug and Alcohol Seizures for Prisons and Approved Premises
Awarded 02 Apr 2023
Awarded02 Apr 2023
Value£4,765,000.00
SupplierKey Forensic Services
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 7mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 2 Apr 2023Expired 31 Mar 2026
About
Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Key Forensic Services for full forensic laboratory analysis of drug and alcohol seizures from all Prisons and Approved Premises in England and Wales.
The analysis identifies the presence of substances within seized items and produces results that are legally defensible beyond reasonable doubt where necessary.
The contract value is AUD 4,765,000.
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