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    ContractsForensic Testing Services Framework Agreement
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    Forensic Testing Services Framework Agreement

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    30d
    18 Nov 2026 · in 4 weeks

    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· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Tender closes
    30d
    18 Nov 2026 · in 4 weeks

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

    Lifecycle

    Open

    30 days left to bid. Opened today, deadline 18 Nov 2026.

    19 Oct 202618 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

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, The Council of the City of Wakefield has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Turning Point Services1× · 25%
    2. Creative Support Ltd1× · 25%
    3. COLLIS MEDIATION LIMITED1× · 25%
    4. Inner Circle Consulting1× · 25%

    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.

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

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    Sector
    Social Care