Published date: 21 October 2024

Withdrawn opportunity - This means that the contract has been withdrawn early. This could be due to a change of circumstances.


Closing: 15 November 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Community health services - 85323000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£188,300

Procurement reference

RBG001-DN747405-58270760

Published date

21 October 2024

Closing date

15 November 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

24 November 2024

Contract end date

1 January 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other:

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The procurement is for the provision of Drug and Alcohol testing services for parents and care givers of children alleged to be in need of protection. The service is designed to assist social workers in their assessments and support decision making in child protection and care proceedings. 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 procurement is for the provision of DNA testing services to establish paternity including sampling and collection to inform the decision making process in children in need, child protection and court proceedings. The outcome of the tests combined with sound clinical judgement is aimed at strengthening child safety for children in need of care and protection. 

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Drug and Alcohol Testing Service and DNA Testing Service

  • Opportunity
  • Published 14 October 2024

About the buyer

Contact name

Delroy Hurst

Address

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

Telephone

+44 2089215255

Email

Delroy.Hurst@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Website

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