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Framework for the Provision of Forensic Testing

The Council of the City of Wakefield

Open Closes in 30 days

Key facts

Closing date
Wednesday 18 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 30 days
Buyer's estimated value
£1,700,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Contract period
31 Mar 2027 to 30 Mar 2029
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Quality Method Statement Questions 60%
  • Price Assessment 30%
  • Social Value 10%

Lot 2

  • Quality Method Statemenet Questions 60%
  • Price Assessment 30%
  • Social Value 10%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
31 Mar 2027 to 30 Mar 2029. Extensions: Option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period.
How to submit
Bids must be submitted electronically via the YORtender system using tender reference 100115249 at 12 noon 18/11/2026 https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK Open uk.eu-supply.com ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

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)

  1. Lot 1: DNA Testing

    Value: £1,700,000 (excl. VAT)

    DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate.

  2. Lot 2: Drug and Alcohol Testing

    Value: £1,700,000 (excl. VAT)

    Drug and alcohol testing includes sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports.