Scope
Reference
ES0128-4
Description
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).
Lot 1. 1
Description
Lot 1 - DNA Testing
Lot 2. 2
Description
Lot 2 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
Contract 1. Lot 1 - DNA Testing
Lots
Lot 1. 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £12,096 excluding VAT
- £15,120 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030
- Possible extension to 30 September 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 year extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
Lots
Lot 2. 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £197,400 excluding VAT
- £246,749 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030
- Possible extension to 30 September 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 year extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Information about tenders
Lot 1. 1
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. 2
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
DNA LEGAL LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWLG-7365-DHDG
Unit G1, Frome Business Park, Manor Road, Marston Trading Estate
Frome, Somerset
BA11 4FN
United Kingdom
Email: david@dnalegal.com
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - DNA Testing
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
Contracting authority
Wiltshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZR-9968-RYYY
County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Helen Danford
Telephone: +441225713267
Email: helen.danford@wiltshire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government