Tender

Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing - Soft Market Testing

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 12:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing - Soft Market Testing." This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, focusing on the delivery of services within England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with the procurement stage being the initial stage of tendering. Critical dates to note include the end of the tender period on 13th June 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 14th June 2025, concluding on 15th June 2025. The procurement process deployed is non-traditional, as detailed in the procurement method description as "Other -".

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those capable of offering drug, alcohol, and DNA testing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this contract, as indicated by the tender's suitability requirements. With the geographical focus being in England, companies with a strong regional presence there will likely have a competitive advantage. Engaging in this procurement not only offers growth potential through government contracting but also enables businesses to establish a foothold or expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing - Soft Market Testing Please find attached Soft Market Testing document uploaded on the Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13a46cea-cc49-4c77-8ef9-58334576e644
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d6dd656-b4fc-4adb-8a7d-435a6a52fc34
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

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