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Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing 2025

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has initiated an active tender process for "Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing 2025," focusing on health and social work services, under the CPV code 85000000. The procurement falls within the sub-central government category and is based in the UKD region, United Kingdom. This tender employs an open procurement method with a "Below threshold - open competition" approach. Notable dates include the end of the tender submission period on 1st October 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th February 2026 and end on 31st March 2030, with an optional extension period of twelve months. This framework agreement operates under light touch regulations and invites electronic submissions through the Chest platform.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health-related services, particularly those capable of conducting drug, alcohol, and DNA testing. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) will find this framework advantageous, as it supports suitability for their participation. The contract places a strong emphasis on quality over price, with a quality rating of 80% and a price rating of 20%, making it an excellent opportunity for those able to uphold high service standards. Providers within this framework will engage with the Council based on a structured cost breakdown, potentially serving consecutively based on pricing and service capacity. This opportunity is optimal for companies looking to grow by securing service frameworks with local government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing 2025

Notice Description

Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing 2025 Please find documents uploaded on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This is a framework agreement and the Council reserves the right to increase or decrease the volume or call off quantities and to utilise the extension if required.

Renewal: The service will determine if this contract continues to deliver best value to determine if the extension is to be utilised. 12 month possible option to extend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053818-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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