Award

Laboratory Testing Services

DORSET COUNCIL

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Award

17 Feb 2022 at 10:52

Award Notice
Tender

25 Oct 2021 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is seeking tenders for Laboratory Testing Services, primarily related to children’s social care and legal proceedings. The contract, valued at £160,000 over four years, includes hair strand and DNA testing, which must adhere to strict ISO standards. The tender process is currently at the Award stage, following the publication of the tender notice on 25 October 2021, with a contract start date set for 2 February 2022 and a completion date of 1 February 2026. The services are to be delivered within the South West region of the UK, using an open procurement method.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory testing services, particularly those that are capable of meeting legal and court requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly relevant, as the Council aims to partner with an accredited provider that offers efficient and precise laboratory testing. Companies looking to expand into forensic analysis or those with expertise in child protection testing will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Testing Services

Notice Description

Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for laboratory testing services. Traditionally, Dorset Council's Children's Services have engaged with a number of organisations to undertake specific pieces of laboratory testing work related to children's social care (child protection) as well as care proceedings that can meet court deadlines and specifications. This includes hair strand testing for drug and alcohol use and DNA / Paternity testing. Mostly such work is mandated by the courts during child protection proceedings. The laboratory work must meet certain set ISO standards to be valid in court proceedings which are set out in the service specification. Through a new block contract the Council want to facilitate a structured approach to accessing laboratory testing services to support our staff in their work with children, young people and families and ultimately improve child and family outcomes. Because of the varied nature of the work emanating from social care staff from across the whole of the Dorset Council area as well as from our legal services team we want to develop a robust contract with a suitably accredited service provider, that is easily accessible and can deliver highly efficient and accurate laboratory tests. The contract term is for 4 years at a maximum of PS40,000 per annum, therefore a Total Contract Value of PS160,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75c03f1a-8954-4473-9859-49f9da6a08ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aab07d45-7687-4731-b006-72013f97d03e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA LEGAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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