Tender

Forensic Testing Services

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

17 May 2023 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council has published a tender for "Forensic Testing Services." The procurement process involves the provision of forensic testing services, including drug, alcohol, and DNA testing, to promote the welfare of children under the Children's Act 1989. The contract, valued at £220,000 in GBP, will have a tender deadline on June 13, 2023, with a contract period starting on July 17, 2023, and ending on July 16, 2026. The buying organisation is located in Taunton, South West region, United Kingdom, operating within the services category.

This tender by Somerset Council provides an opportunity for businesses in medical laboratories, medical analysis services, and pathology services to compete. Companies offering expertise in forensic testing services will find this procurement suitable. The procurement method is an open procedure, presenting a chance for businesses to engage with the Council in providing vital services related to safeguarding decisions for children, aligning with statutory obligations and court requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Testing Services

Notice Description

The Provision of Forensic Testing Services to include Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing for Somerset Council. Under the statutory duties of the Children's Act 1989, the Council is required to promote the welfare of children. The Council must meet a range of statutory obligations to ensure that safeguarding decisions about children are made using high quality evidence suitable for the courts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a434b296-a8ba-463b-866a-bb1f9eae8dc6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2026 3-4 years
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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ruby Sinnott
Contact Email
ruby.sinnott@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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