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title: "DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b07b

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has successfully concluded a procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for DNA, Drugs, and Alcohol Testing Services, aimed at aiding the Collaborative Authority in meeting statutory obligations, particularly concerning the welfare of children. This framework will serve Liverpool City Council and other local authorities within the Liverpool City Region, including Sefton, Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley, and Halton. The procurement, which followed an open procedure, encompassed several lots, with the latest contract awards signed on 27 April 2021. The project falls under the classification of health and social work services and is designated as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic testing services, particularly those involved in DNA, drug, and alcohol analysis. Suppliers in this sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), should consider participating, especially given the established requirements for high-quality standards and social value that underpin the award criteria. Engaging in this framework not only allows businesses to secure contracts with multiple local authorities but also contributes to the critical safeguarding efforts for vulnerable populations.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council on behalf of the Collaborative Authority has run a procurement process to set up a Framework Agreement for DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services. The framework will be available for the use of Liverpool City Council and the 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) is 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 has appointed 3 suppliers per lot, to carry out all forensic testing services (DNA, Drug and Alcohol) across the Liverpool City Region.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DNA Sampling & Testing

Lot 2

Drug & Alcohol Sampling & Testing

Lot 3

Drug Sampling & Testing (LCC Taxi Licensing Unit)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010506-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; KNOWSLEY COUNCIL; SEFTON COUNCIL; ST HELENS COUNCIL; WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Liscard |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA BIOLABORATORIES; DNA WORLDWIDE GROUP; MATRIX DIAGNOSTICS; ORCHID CELLMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010506-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk
- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:594936-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sefton.gov.uk
- https://www.sthelens.gov.uk
- https://www.wirral.gov.uk
- https://www4.halton.gov.uk

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