Dorset Council · Awarded contract

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Provision of Laboratory Testing Services for Children's Social Care by DNA Legal

Awarded 31 Mar 2024

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Awarded31 Mar 2024

Value£500,000.00

SupplierDNA Legal

AgencyDorset Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryHealth & Medical

Expires in 1y 5mo4y term, 65% elapsed

Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 30 Mar 2028

About

Dorset Council awarded a contract to DNA Legal for laboratory testing services related to children's social care and care proceedings.

The services include hair strand testing for drug and alcohol use and DNA/paternity testing, primarily mandated by courts during child protection proceedings.

The laboratory work must meet ISO standards to be valid in court.

The contract term is 4 years with a maximum of £125,000 per annum, totaling £500,000, commencing on 1 April 2024.

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