--- title: "Drug Testing Products and Laboratory Analysis for use within Children's Social Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e4fa8e1-b875-4978-9324-18a872bf33c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e4fa8e1-b875-4978-9324-18a872bf33c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e4fa8e1-b875-4978-9324-18a872bf33c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e4fa8e1-b875-4978-9324-18a872bf33c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-29" --- # Drug Testing Products and Laboratory Analysis for use within Children's Social Care Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e4fa8e1-b875-4978-9324-18a872bf33c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e4fa8e1-b875-4978-9324-18a872bf33c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e4fa8e1-b875-4978-9324-18a872bf33c5.json) ## Summary The Nottinghamshire County Council is currently conducting a tender process for "Drug Testing Products and Laboratory Analysis for use within Children's Social Care." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is aimed at supporting social workers in assessing concerns regarding substance misuse. The tender is in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 28th February 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2018, lasting three years, with an option for two extensions of up to 12 months each. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring broad participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services and drug testing products, particularly those capable of providing point-of-care testing kits and associated professional services. Companies involved in forensic analysis, medical supply provision, and DNA paternity testing would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Collaborating with public authorities and understanding the specific needs outlined in this tender can help businesses expand their reach within the public sector, potentially leading to valuable long-term partnerships. ## Notice Nottinghamshire County Council (The Council) is seeking tenders for Drug Testing Products and Laboratory Analysis for use within Children's Social Care as described in the service specification. By undertaking 'point-of-care' testing, social workers in Children's Social Care (CSC) can screen parents / carers during home visits where there are concerns about substance misuse, with follow-up evidence tests in cases of a positive result. In a similar manner, testing for alcohol may be undertaken where a reasonable suspicion of excessive intoxication exists. Hair strand testing is also used by the Local Authority, usually in Care Proceedings, to determine longer term substance misuse / misuse history. The results of these tests can then provide evidence in safety and wellbeing decision-making for the best interested of a child or young person. In addition to tests in respect of substance misuse the Local Authority, usually in Care Proceedings, also commissions DNA paternity testing, results from these tests are used to inform assessments and care planning in respect of vulnerable children. The initial term of this contract will be three years with the option to extend for a further two years in increments of up to 12 months The agreement will cover the requirements of the Council for the following two categories; 1. Social Care staff administered testing kits & consumables, with associated testing services. 2. Specialist testing services, & professional services. Suppliers bidding for lot 1, must also be able to offer services for both lots. The council expects to be able to satisfy its requirements through the framework but will reserve the right to purchase outside it , if for instance we are sharing the costs in court and the judge decides to use another Supplier, or if the other party has secured the service at better value. The framework will also be open to be used by other Commissioning Authorities in the East midlands region. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f59f44-e1d8-425e-89e1-96c67f32c985 | | 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 | 29 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 38911000 - Manual swab test kits - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2018 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f59f44-e1d8-425e-89e1-96c67f32c985 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f59f44-e1d8-425e-89e1-96c67f32c985 29th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=01785629-fb00-e811-80ea-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Link to tender portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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