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title: "Forensic Testing Services"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Forensic Testing Services

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a1edf5d-7a4c-4cd3-8bb5-9c2e01e63b62

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## Summary

The Somerset Council has published a tender for "Forensic Testing Services." The procurement process involves the provision of forensic testing services, including drug, alcohol, and DNA testing, to promote the welfare of children under the Children's Act 1989. The contract, valued at £220,000 in GBP, will have a tender deadline on June 13, 2023, with a contract period starting on July 17, 2023, and ending on July 16, 2026. The buying organisation is located in Taunton, South West region, United Kingdom, operating within the services category.

This tender by Somerset Council provides an opportunity for businesses in medical laboratories, medical analysis services, and pathology services to compete. Companies offering expertise in forensic testing services will find this procurement suitable. The procurement method is an open procedure, presenting a chance for businesses to engage with the Council in providing vital services related to safeguarding decisions for children, aligning with statutory obligations and court requirements.

## Notice

The Provision of Forensic Testing Services to include Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing for Somerset Council. Under the statutory duties of the Children's Act 1989, the Council is required to promote the welfare of children. The Council must meet a range of statutory obligations to ensure that safeguarding decisions about children are made using high quality evidence suitable for the courts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a434b296-a8ba-463b-866a-bb1f9eae8dc6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 17 May 2023 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a434b296-a8ba-463b-866a-bb1f9eae8dc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a434b296-a8ba-463b-866a-bb1f9eae8dc6
  17th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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