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Framework for the Provision of Forensic Testing

The Council of the City of Wakefield

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
18 Nov 2026
Published
19 Oct 2026
Estimated value
£1.7m
Contract start
1 Apr 2027
Contract end
30 Mar 2029
Location
Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber
Notice type
UK4

Overview

The Council would like to establish a Closed Framework Agreement for the Provision of Forensic Testing. Forensic Testing (a term used to cover DNA, drug and alcohol testing) is used to help inform decision making, particularly with regard to the safeguarding of children and young people.

The proposed Closed Framework Agreement will run for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period (2 + 1 + 1).

The Closed Framework will be procured via the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023

The Closed Framework Agreement will be split into 2 lots, with a maximum of 3 suppliers awarded to each lot:

  • Lot 1 = DNA Testing
  • Lot 2 = Drug and Alcohol Testing

What the buyer wants

  • Health and social work servicesCPV 85000000

About the buyer

The Council of the City of Wakefield has published 106 tender notices since 9 Nov 2023, with a combined advertised value of £210m. 4 of them are currently open.

How to apply

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