✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 19 Oct 2026, 19:31.
Opportunity overview
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
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
100115249
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
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
The Closed Framework will be split into two lots with a maximum of 3 suppliers awarded to each lot.
Under the Closed Framework, there will be two call-off mechanisms available:
• Award following expression of interest - Mini Competition and,
• Direct Award
Further call-off process details can be found within the Specification and Terms and Conditions.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
18 Nov 2026, 12:00
Expected award period
Ends
1 Apr 2027, 23:59
Lot Details
Award Criteria Details
Bidders can bid for one or both lots. Bidders can be successful in one or both lots.
Recurrence
Dates
Entry 1
Starts
1 Apr 2031, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
DNA Testing
Description
DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
2,040,000
Amount
1,700,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Method Statement Questions
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price Assessment
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Mar 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Description
Drug and alcohol testing includes sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
2,040,000
Amount
1,700,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Method Statemenet Questions
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price Assessment
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Mar 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period.
2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
1
ocds-h6vhtk-05abb4-2025-10-09T14:27:51+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
098704-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Open tender for a closed forensic-testing framework to support safeguarding decision-making for children and young people. It has two lots: DNA testing, and drug and alcohol testing. Up to three suppliers may be awarded per lot. The stated framework term is 2 years, extendable twice by 12 months.
Who this may suit
Relevant to providers of DNA testing and/or drug and alcohol testing, including the lot-specific sampling, collection, analysis and expert-witness-report activities stated in the notice.
Key points identified
Lot 1 scopeDNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate.Evidence: Lot 1 description: "DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate."
Lot 2 scopeDrug and alcohol testing, including sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports.Evidence: Lot 2 description: "Drug and alcohol testing includes sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports."
Maximum suppliersMaximum of 3 suppliers awarded to each lot.Evidence: Description: "with a maximum of 3 suppliers awarded to each lot"
91% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Open tender for a closed forensic-testing framework to support safeguarding decision-making for children and young people. It has two lots: DNA testing, and drug and alcohol testing. Up to three suppliers may be awarded per lot. The stated framework term is 2 years, extendable twice by 12 months.
Who this may suit
Relevant to providers of DNA testing and/or drug and alcohol testing, including the lot-specific sampling, collection, analysis and expert-witness-report activities stated in the notice.
Key deliverables
Lot 1: DNA testing, including sampling and collection where appropriate.
Lot 2: drug and alcohol sampling and collection, testing analysis, and expert witness reports.
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
6 criteria identified
Lot 1 scope
99% confidence
DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate.
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Lot 1 description: "DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate."
Lot 2 scope
99% confidence
Drug and alcohol testing, including sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports.
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Lot 2 description: "Drug and alcohol testing includes sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports."
Maximum suppliers
98% confidence
Maximum of 3 suppliers awarded to each lot.
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Description: "with a maximum of 3 suppliers awarded to each lot"
Supplier eligibility criteria
98% confidence
Unknown from supplied content.
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No selection, exclusion, financial, technical or insurance criteria are supplied.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Source field suitable_for_sme is null.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Source field suitable_for_vcse is null.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Framework type
99% confidence
Closed Framework Agreement.
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Description: "establish a Closed Framework Agreement"
Initial term
99% confidence
2 years.
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Description: "run for an initial period of 2 years"
Extension options
99% confidence
Two extensions of 12 months each (2 + 1 + 1).
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Description: "option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period (2 + 1 + 1)"
Overall stated maximum value
95% confidence
£1,700,000.
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Opportunity field value_max: 1700000 GBP.
Lot values
99% confidence
Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 are each shown as £1,700,000; whether these are individual lot ceilings or repeated overall values is unclear.
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Lot 1 value_amount: 1700000 GBP; Lot 2 value_amount: 1700000 GBP; overall value_max: 1700000 GBP.
Delivery
Delivery area
94% confidence
UKE45, United Kingdom; no more specific delivery location is supplied.
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Delivery location source field: region "UKE45", country "United Kingdom".
Lot 1 delivery activity
99% confidence
DNA testing; sampling and collection where appropriate.
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Lot 1 description: "DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate."
Lot 2 delivery activity
99% confidence
Sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports for drug and alcohol testing.
Description: "procured via the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023"; procurement_method_details: "Open procedure".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
18 November 2026, 12:00 UTC.
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Opportunity and both lots field submission_deadline: "2026-11-18T12:00:00Z".
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Source date inconsistency
99% confidence
The opportunity published_at is 9 October 2025, while the tender-notice document publication and source update are dated 19 October 2026, and the notice URL includes "098704-2026". The supplied data does not explain this chronology.
Each lot is recorded at £1.7m, equal to the overall stated maximum value of £1.7m. The source does not clarify whether lot values are separate or duplicated aggregate values.
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Overall value_max: 1700000 GBP; each lot value_amount: 1700000 GBP.
Tender criteria not supplied
98% confidence
Selection criteria, award criteria, pricing model, contractual terms, submission instructions and required credentials are unknown from the supplied content.
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No such criteria or documents are included in the supplied opportunity data.
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