Planning

Market Engagement Event - DNA/Drug & Alcohol/Non-Intrusive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is initiating a procurement process for a Market Engagement Event focused on securing services for DNA, Drug & Alcohol, and Non-Intrusive Prenatal Testing. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the event scheduled for Wednesday, 29th October 2025, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am via MS Teams. Interested parties can book a place via the YORtender messaging section. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly services provided by medical laboratories, and is above the threshold. The key engagement milestone is due by 28th October 2025, and the procurement process supports engagement with SMEs and VCSEs, with a view to finalise contracts starting from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions.

This procurement exercise presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those delivering medical laboratory services, DNA, drug and alcohol testing, and prenatal testing. It provides a chance to engage in a framework agreement with a substantial gross value of £390,168. Businesses well-versed in providing these specialised services, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. The planned nature of this procurement process indicates a structured engagement plan, facilitating an organised entrance for businesses into future contractual opportunities with Hull City Council, potentially fostering long-term business growth and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Event - DNA/Drug & Alcohol/Non-Intrusive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Notice Description

Hull City Council are carrying out a procurement exercise to secure provision of DNA/ Drug & Alcohol/ Non-Intrusive Prenatal Testing services. The events will provide information on the procurement exercise and commissioning plans for the Service. The event is being held on: Wednesday 29th October 2025 between 10:30am - 11.30am via MS Teams. To book your place utilise the messaging section on YORtender https://yortender.eu-supply.com/

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98849&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063123-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Pattinson
Contact Email
lucy.pattinson@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482615737

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

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