Published date: 25 October 2021
This notice was replaced on 17 February 2022
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Awarded contract (published 17 February 2022)
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Contract summary
Industry
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71600000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£160,000
Procurement reference
DORST001-DN577318-84950592
Published date
25 October 2021
Closing date
25 November 2021
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
2 February 2022
Contract end date
1 February 2026
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
Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for laboratory testing services.
Traditionally, Dorset Council's Children's Services have engaged with a number of organisations to undertake specific pieces of laboratory testing work related to children's social care (child protection) as well as care proceedings that can meet court deadlines and specifications.
This includes hair strand testing for drug and alcohol use and DNA / Paternity testing.
Mostly such work is mandated by the courts during child protection proceedings.
The laboratory work must meet certain set ISO standards to be valid in court proceedings which are set out in the service specification.
Through a new block contract the Council want to facilitate a structured approach to accessing laboratory testing services to support our staff in their work with children, young people and families and ultimately improve child and family outcomes.
Because of the varied nature of the work emanating from social care staff from across the whole of the Dorset Council area as well as from our legal services team we want to develop a robust contract with a suitably accredited service provider, that is easily accessible and can deliver highly efficient and accurate laboratory tests.
The contract term is for 4 years at a maximum of £40,000 per annum, therefore a Total Contract Value of £160,000.
About the buyer
Contact name
Lisa Hosking
Address
Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
England
Telephone
+44 1305225523
lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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