Liverpool City Council · Awarded contract

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Award of DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services Framework to Four Suppliers

Awarded 01 Mar 2021

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Awarded01 Mar 2021

Value£2,536,000.00

SupplierAlphabiolaboratories Analytical Limited,Cellmark Forensic Services,DNA Legal,Matrix Diagnostics Ltd

AgencyLiverpool City Council

RegionNorth West

CategoryHealth & Medical

Ended 2y 8mo ago3y term

Awarded 1 Mar 2021Expired 29 Feb 2024

About

Liverpool City Council awarded a contract to Alphabiolaboratories Analytical Limited, Cellmark Forensic Services, DNA Legal, and Matrix Diagnostics Ltd for DNA, drugs, and alcohol testing services under a framework agreement.

The framework supports Liverpool City Council and Liverpool City Region local authorities, including Sefton Borough Council, Wirral Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, and Halton Borough Council, in meeting statutory obligations related to children's care planning decisions.

The framework covers Lot 1: DNA Testing (Adults, Children's and Legal Services), Lot 2: Drug & Alcohol Testing (Adults, Children's and Legal Services), and Lot 3: Drug Testing (LCC Taxi Licensing Unit).

The contract value is AUD 2,536,000.

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