Award

DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2021 at 08:16

Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2020 at 08:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council is seeking tenders for a Framework Agreement titled "DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework," aimed at providing forensic testing services across the Liverpool City Region, including local authorities such as Sefton, Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley, and Halton. The open procurement process, which commenced on 4th December 2020, had a tender submission deadline of 11th January 2021, and is presently in the award stage completed on 27th April 2021. The contract, valued at £2,536,000, will begin on 4th May 2021 and conclude on 3rd May 2024, focusing on services classified under the CPV code 71900000 (laboratory services).

This procurement opportunity stands to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those specialised in forensic testing services. Companies that can conduct DNA, drug, and alcohol testing across various demographics, including legal services, are particularly well-suited to compete. The framework not only ensures compliance with statutory obligations for safeguarding children but also opens channels for businesses to establish long-term relationships with local authorities within a thriving network of public service procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework

Notice Description

You are invited by Liverpool City Council on behalf of the Collaborative Authority to submit a tender to be included in 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 Collaborative Authority 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) The Collaborative Authority is looking to appoint 3 suppliers who must be able to carry out all forensic testing services (DNA, Drug and Alcohol) across the whole of the Liverpool City Region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6f734f8-a570-4bc0-a53e-dd6624812fce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cc48e6-e197-496e-8285-e9a5c1af43af
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,536,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,536,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 3 May 2024 3-4 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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ALPHABIOLABORATORIES ANALYTICAL

CELLMARK FORENSIC SERVICES

DNA LEGAL

MATRIX DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

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