Tender

ES0128-2 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jun 2021 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council, located in Trowbridge, UK, is initiating a tender process titled "ES0128-2 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing," aimed at securing forensic testing services primarily for children's social care services. The tender, classified under health and social work services, is currently active and will close on 16th July 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th September 2025, with a total contract value of £160,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs with expertise in forensic testing. Companies providing DNA and drug and alcohol testing services are particularly well-suited to compete, as the robust quality and reliability of their tests are essential in influencing care proceedings outcomes. Businesses capable of delivering effective quality assurance and adhering to the rigorous standards expected by Wiltshire Council will find significant growth prospects through this contract.

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Notice Title

ES0128-2 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council children's social care services needs the ability to purchase Forensic Testing Services from suitably skilled and experienced companies. These tests include DNA and drug and alcohol tests, usually in legal proceedings cases. DNA testing is primarily required to establish paternity when exploring safe and appropriate care options for children and young people within the child protection system. Drug and alcohol testing is used to support operational social care to establish whether a child or young person's caring environment is safe and meeting their physical and emotional needs. The quality of tests conducted may have a material impact on the outcome of care proceedings cases. Therefore, it is vital that Wiltshire Council has in place a contract or contracts to ensure robust processes and effective quality assurance for all forensic tests.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac655b2-58e3-4652-91c6-2e686d27a099
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
Not applicable
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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