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Framework for the Provision of Forensic Testing

Reference ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4 · The Council of the City of Wakefield

Open until 18 November 2026, estimated value £1,700,000.

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Amounts and figures

£1,700,000
Estimated value
2
Lots

Description

The Council would like to establish a Closed Framework Agreement for the Provision of Forensic Testing. Forensic Testing (a term used to cover DNA, drug and alcohol testing) is used to help inform decision making, particularly with regard to the safeguarding of children and young people. The proposed Closed Framework Agreement will run for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period (2 + 1 + 1). The Closed Framework will be procured via the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 The Closed Framework Agreement will be split into 2 lots, with a maximum of 3 suppliers awarded to each lot: • Lot 1 = DNA Testing • Lot 2 = Drug and Alcohol Testing

Lots (2)

LotDescriptionCPV codeAmount
1 DNA Testing
UKE45
85000000 Health and social work services £1,700,000
2 Drug and Alcohol Testing
UKE45
85000000 Health and social work services £1,700,000

Official publications

MediumReferenceDate
FTS 098704-2026 19 October 2026

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