SOL Toxicology and DNA Testing

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    "value": {
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      "currency": "GBP",
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    "description": "Solihull MBC are undertaking a market engagement exercise to develop future commissioning plans for Toxicology and DNA Testing. \nEnsuring that caregivers can provide a safe environment for children is paramount for positive outcomes. Toxicology and DNA testing services play a vital role in assessments and ongoing planning,  \nSolihull Children’s services use toxicology services when required, which can be mandated by court, to assist with any assessments when a child’s safety or well-being is at risk due to a parent or caregiver’s substance use. DNA testing is sometimes required to establish biological relationships between children and alleged relatives. The reports provided support decision-making for child protection, care planning, custody arrangements, legal proceedings and reunification.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-10-01T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
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      "name": "Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council",
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Solihull",
        "postalCode": "B91 3QB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "The Council House, Manor Square"
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        "id": "PGWC-7578-LYDG",
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Corporate Procurement Services",
        "email": "procteam@solihull.gov.uk"
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  "language": "en",
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        "id": "036624-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036624-2026",
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-04-22T14:05:15+01:00"
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-05-15T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "Market engagement questionnaire to be returned by 15th May 2026.  The questionnaire can be downloaded and returned via the council's Atamis portal https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ . Please register first if this has not already been done."
      }
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