Framework for the Provision of Forensic Testing

Opportunity 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

Lot 1 — DNA Testing

DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £2.0m

Award criterion: Quality Method Statement Questions: 60%

Award criterion: Price Assessment: 30%

Award criterion: Social Value: 10%

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 31 March 2027

Initial contract ends: 30 March 2029

Maximum term ends: 30 March 2031

Extension: Option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period.

Lot 2 — Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing includes sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £2.0m

Award criterion: Quality Method Statemenet Questions: 60%

Award criterion: Price Assessment: 30%

Award criterion: Social Value: 10%

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 31 March 2027

Initial contract ends: 30 March 2029

Maximum term ends: 30 March 2031

Extension: Option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period.

Contracting authority

The Council of the City of Wakefield Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2HQ, UKE45, United Kingdom Email: procurement@wakefield.gov.uk Website: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Open procedure

Submission deadline: 18 November 2026 at 12:00 pm

Award decision expected by: 1 April 2027 at 11:59 pm

Electronic submissions: allowed

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85000000 — Health and social work services

How to submit

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