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title: "Laboratory Testing Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Laboratory Testing Services

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75c03f1a-8954-4473-9859-49f9da6a08ab

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## Summary

Dorset Council is seeking tenders for Laboratory Testing Services, primarily related to children’s social care and legal proceedings. The contract, valued at £160,000 over four years, includes hair strand and DNA testing, which must adhere to strict ISO standards. The tender process is currently at the Award stage, following the publication of the tender notice on 25 October 2021, with a contract start date set for 2 February 2022 and a completion date of 1 February 2026. The services are to be delivered within the South West region of the UK, using an open procurement method.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory testing services, particularly those that are capable of meeting legal and court requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly relevant, as the Council aims to partner with an accredited provider that offers efficient and precise laboratory testing. Companies looking to expand into forensic analysis or those with expertise in child protection testing will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for laboratory testing services. Traditionally, Dorset Council's Children's Services have engaged with a number of organisations to undertake specific pieces of laboratory testing work related to children's social care (child protection) as well as care proceedings that can meet court deadlines and specifications. This includes hair strand testing for drug and alcohol use and DNA / Paternity testing. Mostly such work is mandated by the courts during child protection proceedings. The laboratory work must meet certain set ISO standards to be valid in court proceedings which are set out in the service specification. Through a new block contract the Council want to facilitate a structured approach to accessing laboratory testing services to support our staff in their work with children, young people and families and ultimately improve child and family outcomes. Because of the varied nature of the work emanating from social care staff from across the whole of the Dorset Council area as well as from our legal services team we want to develop a robust contract with a suitably accredited service provider, that is easily accessible and can deliver highly efficient and accurate laboratory tests. The contract term is for 4 years at a maximum of PS40,000 per annum, therefore a Total Contract Value of PS160,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aab07d45-7687-4731-b006-72013f97d03e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DNA LEGAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aab07d45-7687-4731-b006-72013f97d03e
- 25 Oct 2021 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ae6521-a539-4d4e-a1ba-74807a6fcd75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aab07d45-7687-4731-b006-72013f97d03e
  17th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ae6521-a539-4d4e-a1ba-74807a6fcd75
  25th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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