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title: "Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing - Soft Market Testing"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-30"
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# Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13a46cea-cc49-4c77-8ef9-58334576e644

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing - Soft Market Testing." This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, focusing on the delivery of services within England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with the procurement stage being the initial stage of tendering. Critical dates to note include the end of the tender period on 13th June 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 14th June 2025, concluding on 15th June 2025. The procurement process deployed is non-traditional, as detailed in the procurement method description as "Other -".

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those capable of offering drug, alcohol, and DNA testing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this contract, as indicated by the tender's suitability requirements. With the geographical focus being in England, companies with a strong regional presence there will likely have a competitive advantage. Engaging in this procurement not only offers growth potential through government contracting but also enables businesses to establish a foothold or expand their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing - Soft Market Testing Please find attached Soft Market Testing document uploaded on the Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d6dd656-b4fc-4adb-8a7d-435a6a52fc34 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d6dd656-b4fc-4adb-8a7d-435a6a52fc34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d6dd656-b4fc-4adb-8a7d-435a6a52fc34
  30th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=182e29f6-4f3d-f011-8136-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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