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PlanningLaboratory servicesCPV: 71900000

ES0128-4 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing

Wiltshire
Published 14 May, 2025
Contract Value
£200,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "ES0128-4 - DNA and Drug & Alcohol Testing." This procurement falls under the services category, targeting the laboratory services industry, and is located in Trowbridge, UKK15, United Kingdom. Notably, pre-market engagement events are scheduled to introduce the service and address provider concerns on 19th May 2025, via Microsoft Teams.

Interested parties should confirm attendance by 16th May 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1st October 2025 and continue until 2030, with potential renewals extending its duration up to 2032. The total value of the contract is estimated at £240,000 gross.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in DNA and drug & alcohol testing services. Firms accredited by the Ministry of Justice, and those holding UKAS accreditation to ISO 17025 standards, will find this opportunity aligns well with their core offerings. The procurement process allows businesses to directly engage with Wiltshire Council, potentially fostering long-term relationships.

Providers with expertise in ensuring safe care environments and offering medical analysis services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which has a significant potential for both business growth and service impact.

Notice Description

DNA testing is required to establish paternity when exploring safe and appropriate care options for children and young people within the child protection system and any provider must be Ministry of Justice Accredited. Drug and alcohol testing is used to support social care to establish whether a child or young person's caring environment is safe and meeting their physical and emotional needs. Best practice guidance suggests that providers of drug and alcohol testing should be UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited to the international quality standard ISO 17025 (2017 version).

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Planning

N/A

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£200,000
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is five years.

Key Dates

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Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

WC
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Miss Helen Danford
TROWBRIDGE
BA14 8JN
South West
England
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

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