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title: "Provision of DNA, Drug & Alcohol Testing Services 2024 - 2027 - AWARD"
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# Provision of DNA, Drug & Alcohol Testing Services 2024 - 2027 - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e672867-03f9-45e6-91bb-8c3e5a00cf6b

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of DNA, Drug & Alcohol Testing Services 2024 - 2027" to Alphabiolaboratories Legal Ltd. The contract aims to support forensic testing required for child safeguarding decisions, spanning various locations including the United Kingdom and internationally. The procurement, under CPV classification of services by medical laboratories, proceeded via a restricted procedure and is categorised under services. This contract, beginning on 29th July 2024 and ending on 29th July 2026, has moved to the award stage with the notice published on 15th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and forensic testing services to collaborate with a local government body, thereby gaining visibility and enhancing their portfolio. Companies with expertise in DNA, drug, and alcohol testing will find themselves aptly suited to meet the stringent requirements outlined by Bedford Borough Council. Although the tender process favours larger enterprises over SMEs or VCSEs, it is an excellent opportunity for businesses within the forensic testing industry to contribute to critical public health and legal processes.

## Notice

Bedford Borough County Council (BBC) must meet a range of statutory obligations to ensure that decisions about children are made using robust information. Often this information is obtained through a range of forensic tests and expert assessments to support care planning decisions. Forensic testing (a term used to cover DNA, drug and alcohol testing) are used to help inform decision making, particularly in regards to the safeguarding of children. These tests are typically carried out before going to court, during care proceedings or are ordered by the court. BBC is looking to improve procedures to ensure that pre-proceedings and care proceedings are completed as expeditiously as possible, and within 26-weeks where care proceedings are issued.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39198f15-8e33-4fb6-99f5-51779a6e1be8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 29 Jul 2026 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
- 85147000 - Company health services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39198f15-8e33-4fb6-99f5-51779a6e1be8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39198f15-8e33-4fb6-99f5-51779a6e1be8
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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