ES0128-4 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council has initiated a procurement process for DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing services, under the title "ES0128-4 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing". The procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically laboratory services, and pertains to the region of Trowbridge, UK (UKK15). The tender is currently at the active stage with an open procedure, allowing submissions until 7th July 2025 at 11:00 AM. The total estimated contract value is £396,444, and the contract is expected to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030, with an optional renewal period of two years. The award will be based on a 60% weight on price and 40% on quality, across two active lots: DNA Testing and Drug & Alcohol Testing, valued at £40,602 and £355,842 respectively.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies accredited by the Ministry of Justice for DNA testing and those with UKAS accreditation for Drug and Alcohol testing to the ISO 17025 standard. Businesses specialising in laboratory services and with the capacity to meet quality standards and competitive pricing requirements would be well-suited to pursue this contract. Participation in this open procurement method provides a platform to establish or broaden capabilities within the child protection and social care sector across sub-central government levels in the UK, with the potential for an extended service period pending successful contract delivery.

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ES0128-4 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

10th June 2025 15:19:57 PM

Tender Deadline

7th July 2025 11:00:00 AM 22 days remaining
Contract Summary

Pre Market Engagement event was held over Microsoft Teams on Monday 19th May from 12noon to 1p.m. UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-021362 - Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050f54 DNA testing is required to establish paternity when exploring safe and appropriate care options for children and young people within the child protection system and any provider must be Ministry of Justice Accredited. Drug and alcohol testing is used to support social care to establish whether a child or young person’s caring environment is safe and meeting their physical and emotional needs. Best practice guidance suggests that providers of drug and alcohol testing should be UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited to the international quality standard ISO 17025 (2017 version).
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-054640

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Miss Helen Danford

Buyer Email

helen.danford@wiltshire.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 122575713267

Buyer Address

County Hall

Trowbridge

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

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ES0128-4 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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