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title: "Framework for the Provision of Forensic Testing"
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# Framework for the Provision of Forensic Testing

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/substance-misuse-testing-in-the-children-and-young-people-s-service-area-ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Wakefield Council: "Framework for the Provision of Forensic Testing". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £1,700,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 18 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 28 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Wakefield Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/wakefield-council-ons-e08000036)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £1,700,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 18 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKE45
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/substance-misuse-testing-in-the-children-and-young-people-s-service-area-ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/substance-misuse-testing-in-the-children-and-young-people-s-service-area-ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Flogin.asp%3FB%3DUK)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/substance-misuse-testing-in-the-children-and-young-people-s-service-area-ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4#participate

## 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)
### Lot 1: DNA Testing
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,700,000
- **Description:** DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate.
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 30/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Drug and Alcohol Testing
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,700,000
- **Description:** Drug and alcohol testing includes sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports.
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 30/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F098704-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-19T16:52:17.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T05:24:51.231Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4