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title: "Framework Agreement in respect of a For Cause Drug and Alcohol MisuseTesting Services"
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# Framework Agreement in respect of a For Cause Drug and Alcohol MisuseTesting Services

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14f5128c-55e8-44f2-bf73-720cd0972ca3

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## Summary

Wigan Council is initiating a tender process for a Framework Agreement concerning "For Cause Drug and Alcohol Misuse Testing Services," aimed at ensuring the safety of the public and staff. Located in Wigan, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the health services category, with a total value of £5,000. The tender has been published on 20th December 2019 and will remain open until 17th January 2020. Interested organisations must be registered on the Chest Procurement Portal to participate in the process, which follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and safety services. Businesses with expertise in drug and alcohol testing, awareness campaigns, and process establishment are well-suited to compete, as they can contribute valuable insights and services to support Wigan Council's objectives throughout the contract period, which runs from 21st February 2020 to 31st March 2022.

## Notice

Wigan Council is looking for an organisation who will carryout for cause testing for drug and alcohol misuse, to ensure the safety of both the public and its staff. .In addition to the testing the Council requires the organisation to work with the council to establish processes, raise awareness, produce information packs / faq's etc. as further described in the tender documents. The Council will be setting up a framework agreement for this requirement as the quantities and therefore actual spend is unknown. Interested parties must be registered on the Chest Procurement Portal https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab990f8c-43e8-42fa-ad2b-181f02b7e8f6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2019 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab990f8c-43e8-42fa-ad2b-181f02b7e8f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab990f8c-43e8-42fa-ad2b-181f02b7e8f6
  20th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=03d46cff-601b-ea11-80fb-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Tender documents are available from the Chest procurement portal - see link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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