---
title: "Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0593db"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
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# Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing 2025

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0593db

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council has initiated an active tender process for "Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing 2025," focusing on health and social work services, under the CPV code 85000000. The procurement falls within the sub-central government category and is based in the UKD region, United Kingdom. This tender employs an open procurement method with a "Below threshold - open competition" approach. Notable dates include the end of the tender submission period on 1st October 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th February 2026 and end on 31st March 2030, with an optional extension period of twelve months. This framework agreement operates under light touch regulations and invites electronic submissions through the Chest platform.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health-related services, particularly those capable of conducting drug, alcohol, and DNA testing. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) will find this framework advantageous, as it supports suitability for their participation. The contract places a strong emphasis on quality over price, with a quality rating of 80% and a price rating of 20%, making it an excellent opportunity for those able to uphold high service standards. Providers within this framework will engage with the Council based on a structured cost breakdown, potentially serving consecutively based on pricing and service capacity. This opportunity is optimal for companies looking to grow by securing service frameworks with local government bodies.

## Notice

Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing 2025 Please find documents uploaded on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This is a framework agreement and the Council reserves the right to increase or decrease the volume or call off quantities and to utilise the extension if required.

Renewal: The service will determine if this contract continues to deliver best value to determine if the extension is to be utilised. 12 month possible option to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053818-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 09:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053818-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053818-2025
  4th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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