Tender

Drug and Alcohol Testing Service and DNA Testing Service

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 08:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is inviting tenders for a comprehensive "Drug and Alcohol Testing Service and DNA Testing Service." This service falls under the Community Health Services category (CPV: 85323000) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, having been published on 14th October 2024, with the tender period ending on 15th November 2024 at 17:00 GMT. The contract is set to commence on 24th November 2024 and will conclude on 1st January 2027. The service is valued at £188,300 GBP and aims to support social workers in child protection and care proceedings by providing essential testing services to ensure child safety.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those offering drug, alcohol, and DNA testing. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring wide accessibility for smaller or community-focused enterprises. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their service portfolio and establish a robust presence in the public health sector. The procurement method classified under "Other" allows for a potentially less conventional yet strategic approach to winning this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Testing Service and DNA Testing Service

Notice Description

The procurement is for the provision of Drug and Alcohol testing services for parents and care givers of children alleged to be in need of protection. The service is designed to assist social workers in their assessments and support decision making in child protection and care proceedings. The outcome of the tests combined with sound clinical judgement is aimed at strengthening child safety for children in need of care and protection. The procurement is for the provision of DNA testing services to establish paternity including sampling and collection to inform the decision making process in children in need, child protection and court proceedings. The outcome of the tests combined with sound clinical judgement is aimed at strengthening child safety for children in need of care and protection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67c0651e-2ad1-4771-bb76-ea5ef201f74c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd30ad0-43d0-4d57-b4fa-a21083698253
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£188,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2024 - 1 Jan 2027 2-3 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
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
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
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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