Published date: 17 October 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 31 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Drug detection apparatus - 38544000

  • Blood analysis services - 85111810

  • Miscellaneous health services - 85140000

    • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

SE18 6HQ

Value of contract

£175,500

Procurement reference

RBG001-DN441115-91978743

Published date

17 October 2019

Closing date

31 October 2019

Contract start date

2 December 2019

Contract end date

30 November 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking to commission a service for the provision of both Drug and Alcohol testing service and DNA testing service for parents and care givers of children alleged to be in need of protection.

The Drug and Alcohol testing service is designed to assist social workers in their assessments and support decision making in child protection and care proceedings. The service is designed to test parents for drugs that are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The purpose of the test is to supply information on pattern of drug misuse, identify parents misusing drugs and provide opportunity to improve safety decision making and outcomes for children receiving child protection services. The outcome of the tests combined with sound clinical judgement is aimed at strengthening child safety for children in need of care and protection.

The DNA testing service is designed to establish paternity in private law cases ordered by the courts. The outcome of the tests combined with sound clinical judgement is aimed at strengthening child safety for children in need of care and protection.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Michel Ngue-Awane

Address

3rd Floor, The Woolwich Centre
35 Wellington Street, Woolwich
London
SE18 6HQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 2089216957

Email

michel.ngue-awane@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Website

http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/