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Forensic and Relationship Testing Services - Children's Social Work

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

04 Jul 2018 at 09:35

Award Notice
Tender

12 Jul 2017 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is seeking to procure Forensic and Relationship Testing Services specifically tailored for Children's Social Work. The tender is classified under administrative social services, and the procurement process is at the Award stage, following the completion of the tender submission period that ended on 11 August 2017. The overall contract value is £104,000, with a minimum value of £26,000. The contract period starts from 1 October 2017 and lasts until 30 September 2021. The services will be provided to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic testing and social care services, notably those capable of providing DNA, drug, and alcohol testing for court purposes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in forensic analysis, alongside larger firms in the field, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to engage with local authorities and expand their service offerings in a growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic and Relationship Testing Services - Children's Social Work

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council children's social care services needs the ability to spot purchase from a framework agreement of suitable providers where independent expertise is required and to cover peaks in workload. This includes specialist forensic and relationship testing. 2. Services required Specialist forensic tests including but not limited to: o DNA testing for paternity (including sampling and collection where appropriate). In most cases this will be for 2 adults and 1 child, or 1 adult and 1 child. o Paternity test will include an analysis provided for the court. o Drug and alcohol testing (including sampling and collection where appropriate) - this can take place in pre-proceedings or in proceedings. This will include but not be limited to drug testing for the following main groups: Amphetamines Methamphetamines Benzodiazepines Cannabinoids Cocaine Mephadrone Methadone Opiates Ketamine Drug testing is to be done through a hair strand test. Alcohol testing will include a hair strand test as well as liver function, CDT and full blood count. Drug and alcohol tests will include a full expert court report. The expert may also be required to attend court either in person or via video link.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d72a88e2-4323-4afd-aed0-c1090262d51c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f885a82-b7a7-4efe-8d18-70b47f026200
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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 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
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALERE TOXICOLOGY

DNA LEGAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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