Laboratory Testing Services

A Contract Award Notice
by DORSET COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£500K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
29 May 2024
Delivery
To 08 May 2028 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Dorchester

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

Dorset Council is seeking a capable service provider to deliver laboratory testing services. Dorset Council’s Children’s Services need 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. The contract term is for 4 years at a maximum of £125,000 per annum, therefore a Total Contract Value of £500,000. It is anticipated that the Contract commencement date is 1 April 2024.

Award Detail

1 Dna Legal (Frome)
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 3
  • Value: £500,000
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Quality 45.0
Social Value 5.0
PRICE 50.0

CPV Codes

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Reference

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