Award

Laboratory Testing Services

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2024 at 08:40

Tender

11 Dec 2023 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council has completed the award process for a tender titled "Laboratory Testing Services" for health and social work services. The contract value is £500,000 with a 4-year term, starting on 1 April 2024. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The service provider, DNA Legal, has been awarded the contract.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers in the health and social work services industry to engage with Dorset Council's Children's Services. The contract involves delivering laboratory testing services as mandated by the courts during child protection proceedings. Businesses with experience in technical testing and analysis, laboratory services, and health and social work services are well-suited to compete. The contract offers a Total Contract Value of £500,000 over the 4-year period.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016686-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Lisa Hosking
Contact Email
lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305225523

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
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA LEGAL

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