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DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework

Liverpool City Council

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13 May 2021 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has successfully concluded a procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for DNA, Drugs, and Alcohol Testing Services, aimed at aiding the Collaborative Authority in meeting statutory obligations, particularly concerning the welfare of children. This framework will serve Liverpool City Council and other local authorities within the Liverpool City Region, including Sefton, Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley, and Halton. The procurement, which followed an open procedure, encompassed several lots, with the latest contract awards signed on 27 April 2021. The project falls under the classification of health and social work services and is designated as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic testing services, particularly those involved in DNA, drug, and alcohol analysis. Suppliers in this sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), should consider participating, especially given the established requirements for high-quality standards and social value that underpin the award criteria. Engaging in this framework not only allows businesses to secure contracts with multiple local authorities but also contributes to the critical safeguarding efforts for vulnerable populations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council on behalf of the Collaborative Authority has run a procurement process to set up a Framework Agreement for DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services. The framework will be available for the use of Liverpool City Council and the 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) is 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 has appointed 3 suppliers per lot, to carry out all forensic testing services (DNA, Drug and Alcohol) across the Liverpool City Region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DNA Sampling & Testing

Lot 2

Drug & Alcohol Sampling & Testing

Lot 3

Drug Sampling & Testing (LCC Taxi Licensing Unit)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b07b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010506-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool City Council
Additional Buyers

Halton Borough Council

Knowsley Council

Sefton Council

St Helens Council

Wirral 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
Postcode Area
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), TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Alpha Biolaboratories Ltd

DNA Worldwide Group Limited

DNA Worldwide Group Ltd

Matrix Diagnostics Ltd

Orchid Cellmark Ltd

Further Information

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