BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsForensic Testing Services Framework Agreement
    Open tender

    Forensic Testing Services Framework Agreement

    Tender closes
    9d
    18 Nov 2026 · in 8 days

    Council seeks forensic testing service providers (DNA, drug and alcohol testing) for a 2-year framework agreement with optional extensions, split into two lots with up to 3 suppliers per lot.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· Yorkshire and the HumberPublished 19 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Tender closes
    9d
    18 Nov 2026 · in 8 days

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£1,700,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closes
      18 Nov 2026
      9 days left
    • Sector
      Social Care
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Yorkshire and the Humber

    Lifecycle

    Open

    9 days left to bid. Opened 3 weeks ago, deadline 18 Nov 2026.

    19 Oct 2026Today18 Nov 2026

    Brief

    The Council is establishing a Closed Framework Agreement to provide forensic testing services, including DNA testing and drug and alcohol testing. These services support decision-making processes, particularly for child safeguarding and youth protection. The framework will operate for an initial 2-year period with two optional 12-month extensions (2+1+1 years). The procurement will follow the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The framework is divided into two separate lots, each with a maximum of 3 suppliers: Lot 1 covers DNA Testing services, and Lot 2 covers Drug and Alcohol Testing services. Interested suppliers can bid for one or both lots.

    Track record

    7 awards · 7 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, The Council of the City of Wakefield has awarded 7 contracts to 7 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. DOWN2U HEALTH AND WELLBEING LTD1× · 14%
    2. Turning Point Services1× · 14%
    3. Creative Support Ltd1× · 14%
    4. COLLIS MEDIATION LIMITED1× · 14%
    5. FUSION HOUSING KIRKLEES LTD1× · 14%
    6. WORKING MINDS CIC1× · 14%

    +1 more supplier

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from The Council of the City of Wakefield

    4 listingsView all →
    AwardedSocial Care🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Mental Health Counselling and Online Wellbeing Support

    Provide specialized mental health counselling and online wellbeing support to help job seekers improve mental health and employment readiness.

    The Council of the City of Wakefield
    Published 6 Nov 2026
    AwardedHealthcare & Medical🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Physiotherapy-Led Employment Support Service

    Deliver a physiotherapy-led service combining health treatment and employment support for people with MSK issues and chronic pain barriers to work.

    The Council of the City of Wakefield
    Published 4 Nov 2026
    AwardedSocial Care🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Voluntary and Community Sector Employment Support Service

    Deliver employment support services to help economically inactive residents access the labour market through Get Britain Working Trailblazer funding.

    The Council of the City of Wakefield
    Published 29 Oct 2026
    AwardedConstruction🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Strategic Regeneration Partner for Castleford

    Wakefield Council seeks a commercial regeneration partner to lead a 10-15 year transformation programme for Castleford, focusing on housing growth, economic development, and town centre revitalization.

    £40,000,000The Council of the City of Wakefield
    Published 25 Oct 2026

    Open in Social Care

    4 open listingsView all →
    Social Care🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Youth Outreach and Diversion Programme in Sutton

    A youth outreach and diversion service offering community-based intervention and reassurance to children in Sutton's high-risk public spaces to improve their sense of safety.

    est.£40,000London Borough of Sutton
    Published 9 Nov 2026
    OpenSocial Care🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Children's Residential Care Services - Market Testing Exercise

    Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking input from children's residential care providers through market testing discussions in November 2026 to inform future commissioning and market development plans.

    £1nominalNeath Port Talbot County Borough Council
    Published 9 Nov 2026
    OpenSocial Care🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Volunteer-led Handyperson Service Provider

    Lewisham Council seeks a provider to deliver a volunteer-led handyperson service supporting older and vulnerable residents with practical home maintenance and safety improvements.

    est.£301,869LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
    Published 9 Nov 2026
    Social Care🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Dementia Assessment Bed Service - Medway

    Medway Council seeks a CQC-registered care provider to deliver an eight-bed assessment service supporting older adults and people with dementia transitioning from hospital to home or long-term care.

    MEDWAY COUNCIL
    Published 9 Nov 2026
    Take action
    View tender on sourceFind a Tender

    Full notice and submission process on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4

    Track

    Keep tabs on this tender

    Sonar emails you 7 and 2 days before it closes, and the day anything changes — the deadline, a cancellation or the award.

    Track this tender

    Free · No card

    Your fit

    Could you win this?

    A straight answer for your business — bid, partner or pass — based on who wins The Council of the City of Wakefield's work like this.

    7 awards · 7 firms

    Check my fit

    Free · No card

    CC
    Buyer
    The Council of the City of Wakefield
    Sector
    Social Care