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title: "Laboratory Testing Services"
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# Laboratory Testing Services

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df1544f5-1cf7-4399-b20a-cf110f4a4974

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## Summary

The procurement process for laboratory testing services was initiated by Dorset Council, a public sector buyer based in Dorchester, England. The tender titled "Laboratory Testing Services" falls under the industry category of Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The procurement stage is marked as completed, with a tender period ending on 19th January 2024. The contract is valued at £500,000 for a 4-year term commencing on 1st April 2024.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for service providers in the health and social work services sector, particularly those offering laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the contract highlights suitability for SMEs. For businesses seeking to expand in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this tender offers a chance to engage with Dorset Council and provide essential laboratory testing services meeting specified ISO standards.

## Notice

Dorset Council is seeking a capable service provider to deliver laboratory testing services. Dorset Council's Children's Services need 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. The contract term is for 4 years at a maximum of PS125,000 per annum, therefore a Total Contract Value of PS500,000. It is anticipated that the Contract commencement date is 1 April 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b41615-0699-4301-b690-c667df1cb265 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 May 2024 at 07:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b41615-0699-4301-b690-c667df1cb265
- 11 Dec 2023 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd534221-4e39-4e8e-9cb3-0587bbb734db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b41615-0699-4301-b690-c667df1cb265
  29th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd534221-4e39-4e8e-9cb3-0587bbb734db
  11th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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