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title: "ES0128-2 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing"
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# ES0128-2 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a2222a7-30e9-4a56-9edc-42e1f3a64d0e

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council, located in Trowbridge, UK, is initiating a tender process titled "ES0128-2 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing," aimed at securing forensic testing services primarily for children's social care services. The tender, classified under health and social work services, is currently active and will close on 16th July 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th September 2025, with a total contract value of £160,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs with expertise in forensic testing. Companies providing DNA and drug and alcohol testing services are particularly well-suited to compete, as the robust quality and reliability of their tests are essential in influencing care proceedings outcomes. Businesses capable of delivering effective quality assurance and adhering to the rigorous standards expected by Wiltshire Council will find significant growth prospects through this contract.

## Notice

Wiltshire Council children's social care services needs the ability to purchase Forensic Testing Services from suitably skilled and experienced companies. These tests include DNA and drug and alcohol tests, usually in legal proceedings cases. DNA testing is primarily required to establish paternity when exploring safe and appropriate care options for children and young people within the child protection system. Drug and alcohol testing is used to support operational social care to establish whether a child or young person's caring environment is safe and meeting their physical and emotional needs. The quality of tests conducted may have a material impact on the outcome of care proceedings cases. Therefore, it is vital that Wiltshire Council has in place a contract or contracts to ensure robust processes and effective quality assurance for all forensic tests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac655b2-58e3-4652-91c6-2e686d27a099 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac655b2-58e3-4652-91c6-2e686d27a099

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac655b2-58e3-4652-91c6-2e686d27a099
  25th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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