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Framework for the Provision of Forensic Testing

The Council of the City of Wakefield

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Framework agreement
2 lots

Key details

Contracting authority
The Council of the City of Wakefield
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Wakefield
Delivery: UKE45, United Kingdom
Contract value
£1,700,000ex VAT
£2,040,000 inc VAT
Deadline
18 November 2026
Award decision
1 April 2027(estimated)
Published
19 October 2026

Procurement

Contract period
1 April 2027 - 30 March 2029
2 years
Possible extension to 30 March 2031 · 3 years, 11 months in total
Extension terms: Option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period.
Procedure type
Open procedure
CPV classifications
  • 85000000 Health and social work services

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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

How to engage

The market engagement opportunity can be accessed vis the Mercell YORtender system YORtender (eu-supply.com) using reference 104186. Questionnaires must be submitted via the YORtender system no later than 07th November at 12 noon.

Contact

Address
Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2HQ

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Identifiers

Buyer reference
100115249
Notice ID
098704-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4

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