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title: "Drug and Alcohol Testing Service and DNA Testing Service"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH"
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# Drug and Alcohol Testing Service and DNA Testing Service

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67c0651e-2ad1-4771-bb76-ea5ef201f74c

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is inviting tenders for a comprehensive "Drug and Alcohol Testing Service and DNA Testing Service." This service falls under the Community Health Services category (CPV: 85323000) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, having been published on 14th October 2024, with the tender period ending on 15th November 2024 at 17:00 GMT. The contract is set to commence on 24th November 2024 and will conclude on 1st January 2027. The service is valued at £188,300 GBP and aims to support social workers in child protection and care proceedings by providing essential testing services to ensure child safety.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those offering drug, alcohol, and DNA testing. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring wide accessibility for smaller or community-focused enterprises. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their service portfolio and establish a robust presence in the public health sector. The procurement method classified under "Other" allows for a potentially less conventional yet strategic approach to winning this tender.

## Notice

The procurement is for the provision of Drug and Alcohol testing services for parents and care givers of children alleged to be in need of protection. The service is designed to assist social workers in their assessments and support decision making in child protection and care proceedings. The outcome of the tests combined with sound clinical judgement is aimed at strengthening child safety for children in need of care and protection. The procurement is for the provision of DNA testing services to establish paternity including sampling and collection to inform the decision making process in children in need, child protection and court proceedings. The outcome of the tests combined with sound clinical judgement is aimed at strengthening child safety for children in need of care and protection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd30ad0-43d0-4d57-b4fa-a21083698253 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2024 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,300 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE18 6HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Woolwich Arsenal |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| 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

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd30ad0-43d0-4d57-b4fa-a21083698253

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd30ad0-43d0-4d57-b4fa-a21083698253
  14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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