Drug Test on Arrest Scheme Market Engagement
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the security and defense, legal services and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Police. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the security and defense sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
We are inviting suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to the provision of a drug test on arrest scheme for County Durham and Darlington, commissioned by the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
Interested organisations are requested to complete the short survey via the link below:
Survey link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/5BUSL2/
Please submit responses no later than 12:00 on Thursday 23rd July.
Participation in this market engagement is voluntary and does not constitute a commitment to any future procurement process.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 068428-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham
Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham has issued 49 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 46 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Security, Defense & Justice, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 068428-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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