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Provision of Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing to RCTCBC

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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19 Jun 2025 at 12:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC involves the provision of drug, alcohol, and DNA testing services to its Children's Services Department. The contract, identified by tender ID ECM120519, falls under the health and social work services category and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. This procurement, now in the award stage, commenced with the procurement method below the competition threshold, using a direct approach under a "light touch" regime. Localised to the UKL15 region in Pontypridd, the contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with DNA Legal, a Frome-based SME, awarded the contract on 24th March 2025 for a total gross amount of GBP 47,999.97.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those skilled in delivering testing services. SMEs like DNA Legal, which can provide efficient and reliable drug, alcohol, and DNA testing, stand to profit in this sector by cultivating partnerships with public authorities. The choice for a direct procurement method highlights a niche opportunity for businesses familiar with the specific requirements governing such government contracts, without the competitive pressures of a traditional tendering process. Engaging in this space can position businesses for future collaborations with entities similar to Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing to RCTCBC

Notice Description

Provision of Drug, Alcohol & DNA Teasting Services to RCTCBC's Childrens Services Department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ff5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033696-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Email
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA LEGAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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