Tender: Closed Framework for Forensic Testing (DNA and Drug & Alcohol) for Child Safeguarding – 2+1+1 Years

Released 14 days ago

Closes18 Nov 2026
Likely valueEstimate£190K to £600KInflation adjusted
LocationYorkshire and The Humber
SourceFind a Tender
CategoryHealth & Medical
15 days leftCloses Wed, 18 Nov 2026

The Council is seeking suppliers for a Closed Framework Agreement for the provision of forensic testing (DNA, drug and alcohol testing) to inform decision-making, particularly with regard to the safeguarding of children and young people. The framework will run for an initial two-year period with the option to extend on two occasions, each for 12 months (2 + 1 + 1), will be split into two lots (Lot 1: DNA Testing; Lot 2: Drug and Alcohol Testing), and will award up to three suppliers per lot; the Closed Framework will be procured via the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.

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