Market Engagement Event - DNA/Drug & Alcohol/Non-Intrusive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Hull City Council is initiating a procurement process for a Market Engagement Event focused on securing services for DNA, Drug & Alcohol, and Non-Intrusive Prenatal Testing. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the event scheduled for Wednesday, 29th October 2025, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am via MS Teams. Interested parties can book a place via the YORtender messaging section.

The procurement falls under the services category, particularly services provided by medical laboratories, and is above the threshold. The key engagement milestone is due by 28th October 2025, and the procurement process supports engagement with SMEs and VCSEs, with a view to finalise contracts starting from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions. This procurement exercise presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those delivering medical laboratory services, DNA, drug and alcohol testing, and prenatal testing.

It provides a chance to engage in a framework agreement with a substantial gross value of £390,168. Businesses well-versed in providing these specialised services, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. The planned nature of this procurement process indicates a structured engagement plan, facilitating an organised entrance for businesses into future contractual opportunities with Hull City Council, potentially fostering long-term business growth and partnerships.