--- title: "DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6f734f8-a570-4bc0-a53e-dd6624812fce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6f734f8-a570-4bc0-a53e-dd6624812fce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f734f8-a570-4bc0-a53e-dd6624812fce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f734f8-a570-4bc0-a53e-dd6624812fce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-13" --- # DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6f734f8-a570-4bc0-a53e-dd6624812fce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6f734f8-a570-4bc0-a53e-dd6624812fce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f734f8-a570-4bc0-a53e-dd6624812fce.json) ## Summary The Liverpool City Council is seeking tenders for a Framework Agreement titled "DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework," aimed at providing forensic testing services across the Liverpool City Region, including local authorities such as Sefton, Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley, and Halton. The open procurement process, which commenced on 4th December 2020, had a tender submission deadline of 11th January 2021, and is presently in the award stage completed on 27th April 2021. The contract, valued at £2,536,000, will begin on 4th May 2021 and conclude on 3rd May 2024, focusing on services classified under the CPV code 71900000 (laboratory services). This procurement opportunity stands to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those specialised in forensic testing services. Companies that can conduct DNA, drug, and alcohol testing across various demographics, including legal services, are particularly well-suited to compete. The framework not only ensures compliance with statutory obligations for safeguarding children but also opens channels for businesses to establish long-term relationships with local authorities within a thriving network of public service procurement. ## Notice You are invited by Liverpool City Council on behalf of the Collaborative Authority to submit a tender to be included in a Framework Agreement for DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services. The framework will be available for the use of Liverpool City Council and all Liverpool City Region Local Authorities including Sefton Borough Council, Wirral Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council and Halton Borough Council. The Collaborative Authority 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 regard to the safeguarding of children. These tests are typically carried out before going to court, during care proceedings or are ordered by the court. The Framework will be broken down as follows: Lot 1: DNA Testing (Adults, Children's and Legal Services) Lot 2: Drug & Alcohol Testing (Adults, Children's and Legal Services) Lot 3: Drug Testing (LCC Taxi Licensing Unit) The Collaborative Authority is looking to appoint 3 suppliers who must be able to carry out all forensic testing services (DNA, Drug and Alcohol) across the whole of the Liverpool City Region. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cc48e6-e197-496e-8285-e9a5c1af43af | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Apr 2021 | | Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 3 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,536,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,536,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | ALPHABIOLABORATORIES ANALYTICAL; CELLMARK FORENSIC SERVICES; DNA LEGAL; MATRIX DIAGNOSTICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 13 May 2021 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cc48e6-e197-496e-8285-e9a5c1af43af - 4 Dec 2020 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d981fd-79ff-442b-8179-42b05570a881 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cc48e6-e197-496e-8285-e9a5c1af43af 13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d981fd-79ff-442b-8179-42b05570a881 4th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3e2aba30-ab41-e911-80f3-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpool.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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