--- title: "Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6ea9ba4-aa0d-450d-b257-19310239f094" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6ea9ba4-aa0d-450d-b257-19310239f094" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6ea9ba4-aa0d-450d-b257-19310239f094.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6ea9ba4-aa0d-450d-b257-19310239f094.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH" published: "2019-10-17" --- # Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing Services Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6ea9ba4-aa0d-450d-b257-19310239f094 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6ea9ba4-aa0d-450d-b257-19310239f094) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6ea9ba4-aa0d-450d-b257-19310239f094.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Greenwich is currently initiating a tender process for Drug, Alcohol, and DNA testing services, with a total contract value of £175,500. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category and is specifically aimed at providing essential testing services for parents and caregivers involved in child protection cases. The tender period is set to close on 31st October 2019, and the contract itself is expected to commence on 2nd December 2019, running until 30th November 2024. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure, promoting transparency and accessibility for all interested parties. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in drug detection and analysis services. Companies that provide testing equipment or clinical services, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging in this process, businesses can contribute to vital child protection efforts while also expanding their market presence in a crucial service area. ## Notice The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking to commission a service for the provision of both Drug and Alcohol testing service and DNA testing service for parents and care givers of children alleged to be in need of protection. The Drug and Alcohol testing service is designed to assist social workers in their assessments and support decision making in child protection and care proceedings. The service is designed to test parents for drugs that are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The purpose of the test is to supply information on pattern of drug misuse, identify parents misusing drugs and provide opportunity to improve safety decision making and outcomes for children receiving child protection services. 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 DNA testing service is designed to establish paternity in private law cases ordered by the courts. 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/3507a185-85b2-4a39-b6ad-3769ba7832c8 | | 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 | 17 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,500 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 38544000 - Drug detection apparatus - 85111810 - Blood analysis services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2019 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3507a185-85b2-4a39-b6ad-3769ba7832c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3507a185-85b2-4a39-b6ad-3769ba7832c8 17th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6c5cabc6-e8f0-e911-80fa-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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