Scope
Reference
ES0128-4
Description
Pre Market Engagement event was held over Microsoft Teams on Monday 19th May from 12noon to 1p.m.
UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-021362 - Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050f54
DNA testing is required to establish paternity when exploring safe and appropriate care options for children and young people within the child protection system and any provider must be Ministry of Justice Accredited.
Drug and alcohol testing is used to support social care to establish whether a child or young person's caring environment is safe and meeting their physical and emotional needs. Best practice guidance suggests that providers of drug and alcohol testing should be UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited to the international quality standard ISO 17025 (2017 version).
Total value (estimated)
- £396,444 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2030
- Possible extension to 1 October 2032
- 7 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
One period of two years
Main procurement category
Services
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. 1
Description
Lot 1 - DNA Testing
Lot value (estimated)
- £40,602 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. 2
Description
Lot 2 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
Lot value (estimated)
- £355,842 including VAT
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
7 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Wiltshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZR-9968-RYYY
County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Miss Helen Danford
Telephone: +44 122575713267
Email: helen.danford@wiltshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government