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title: "Soft Market Testing - Drug and Alcohol testing services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63e9e5a9-1de4-4423-89ab-41374a9b4d27"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-12-09"
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# Soft Market Testing - Drug and Alcohol testing services

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63e9e5a9-1de4-4423-89ab-41374a9b4d27

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is conducting a tender process for "Soft Market Testing - Drug and Alcohol testing services," classified under health and social work services. This tender was published on 9 December 2020, and the submission deadline is set for 21 December 2020. The procurement is based on an open procedure, with service delivery expected in England, particularly in the locality of Ellesmere Port. The contract itself is anticipated to start on 26 January 2021 and will last until 27 January 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with expertise in health and social care services. Competitors should possess capabilities in drug and alcohol testing, potentially enhancing service delivery in the community. Engaging in this tender could allow businesses to expand their portfolio and establish a strong partnership with a local authority, thereby contributing to community health initiatives.

## Notice

This is a SOFT MARKET TESTING opportunity. Please access The Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk for the requirements and to upload your completed questions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86a751ac-c81e-41d8-83ce-7523f62dff38 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2021 - 27 Jan 2021 |
| 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 0BE |
| 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86a751ac-c81e-41d8-83ce-7523f62dff38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86a751ac-c81e-41d8-83ce-7523f62dff38
  9th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=297fdff6-3136-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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