Award

Laboratory Testing Services

DORSET COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2024 at 07:13

Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2023 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for laboratory testing services was initiated by Dorset Council, a public sector buyer based in Dorchester, England. The tender titled "Laboratory Testing Services" falls under the industry category of Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The procurement stage is marked as completed, with a tender period ending on 19th January 2024. The contract is valued at £500,000 for a 4-year term commencing on 1st April 2024.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for service providers in the health and social work services sector, particularly those offering laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the contract highlights suitability for SMEs. For businesses seeking to expand in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this tender offers a chance to engage with Dorset Council and provide essential laboratory testing services meeting specified ISO standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Testing Services

Notice Description

Dorset Council is seeking a capable service provider to deliver laboratory testing services. Dorset Council's Children's Services need 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. The contract term is for 4 years at a maximum of PS125,000 per annum, therefore a Total Contract Value of PS500,000. It is anticipated that the Contract commencement date is 1 April 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b41615-0699-4301-b690-c667df1cb265
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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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