Procurement

Framework for the Provision of Forensic Testing

  • The Council of the City of Wakefield

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4

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

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-098704
Published
19 October 2026, 5:52pm

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier
2025/S 000-063764
Published
9 October 2025, 2:27pm