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DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Framework

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 12:42

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 09:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement covering the provision of DNA, Drug, and Alcohol Testing Services. This framework, established on behalf of the Liverpool City Region and published on 21st February 2025, encompasses services required by various local authorities, including Sefton, Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley, and Halton. The framework is categorised under services provided by medical laboratories and adopts an open procurement method. The contract period stretches from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029, with a total value of £2,500,000. The locations served are within England, UK, and the awarded suppliers include Alphabiolaboratories Analytical Limited, Anglia DNA Services Ltd, and DNA Legal. The crucial tender submission period ended on 21st March 2025.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the forensic and medical laboratory services industry. SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand within the public sector are particularly well-suited for this agreement due to its inclusive procurement suitability provisions. The framework is divided into multiple lots, allowing specialised businesses to focus on specific services like DNA testing or drug and alcohol testing, enhancing their competitiveness and market positioning in these niche areas. Engaging with such frameworks can provide consistent workstreams over the contract duration, aiding long-term strategic growth for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Framework

Notice Description

You are invited by Liverpool City Council on behalf of the Liverpool City Region to submit a tender for inclusion on a Framework Agreement for DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services. The framework will be available for the use of Liverpool City Council and all Liverpool City Region Local Authorities including Sefton Borough Council, Wirral Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council and Halton Borough Council. The Liverpool City Region Local Authorities 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 regard to the safeguarding of children. These tests are typically carried out before going to court, during care proceedings or are ordered by the court. The Framework will be broken down as follows: Lot 1: DNA Testing (Adults, Children's and Legal Services) Lot 2: Drug & Alcohol Testing (Adults, Children's and Legal Services) Lot 3: Drug Testing (LCC Taxi Licensing Unit)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a1a3670-0999-4418-af9a-431cf01addc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109cf179-892a-4d22-a1ea-09270d7f8fdc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ALPHABIOLABORATORIES ANALYTICAL

ANGLIA DNA SERVICES

DNA LEGAL

Further Information

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