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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | The Council of the City of Wakefield |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: |
| Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £1,700,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £2,040,000 |
| Release Date: | 19 October 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 18 November 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4 |
| Notice Reference: | 098704-2026 |
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| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
| Maximum operators: | 6 |
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
DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate.
Drug and alcohol testing includes sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports.
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Application Deadline
18 November 2026
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Estimated Value
£1,700,000
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