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Provision of DNA, Drug & Alcohol Testing Services 2024 - 2027 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2024 at 08:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of DNA, Drug & Alcohol Testing Services 2024 - 2027" to Alphabiolaboratories Legal Ltd. The contract aims to support forensic testing required for child safeguarding decisions, spanning various locations including the United Kingdom and internationally. The procurement, under CPV classification of services by medical laboratories, proceeded via a restricted procedure and is categorised under services. This contract, beginning on 29th July 2024 and ending on 29th July 2026, has moved to the award stage with the notice published on 15th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and forensic testing services to collaborate with a local government body, thereby gaining visibility and enhancing their portfolio. Companies with expertise in DNA, drug, and alcohol testing will find themselves aptly suited to meet the stringent requirements outlined by Bedford Borough Council. Although the tender process favours larger enterprises over SMEs or VCSEs, it is an excellent opportunity for businesses within the forensic testing industry to contribute to critical public health and legal processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of DNA, Drug & Alcohol Testing Services 2024 - 2027 - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough County Council (BBC) must meet a range of statutory obligations to ensure that decisions about children are made using robust information. Often this information is obtained through a range of forensic tests and expert assessments to support care planning decisions. Forensic testing (a term used to cover DNA, drug and alcohol testing) are used to help inform decision making, particularly in regards to the safeguarding of children. These tests are typically carried out before going to court, during care proceedings or are ordered by the court. BBC is looking to improve procedures to ensure that pre-proceedings and care proceedings are completed as expeditiously as possible, and within 26-weeks where care proceedings are issued.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39198f15-8e33-4fb6-99f5-51779a6e1be8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85147000 - Company health services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 29 Jul 2026 2-3 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPHABIOLABORATORIES LEGAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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