Provision of Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing Services Framework

Newport City CouncilcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-06bce9Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanning

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Estimated value

£11.4m

services

Awarded value

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Suppliers

Lots

0 awarded

Published

25 Jun 2026

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Description

The Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Services framework established by Newport City Council in 2020 for use by Welsh local authorities is due to expire 30 September 2026. The new framework which will commence on the 1 October 2026 will be comprised of 2 lots: Lot 1 - Drug & Alcohol Testing Services, Lot 2 - DNA Testing Services. Suppliers appointed to the framework have to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and for Lot 2 must be UK Ministry of Justice approved. The framework will be procured in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023.

Scope

Reference: NCC202500410
Total value: £11,400,000 excluding VAT
£13,680,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool: Standalone contract
Contract dates: 30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2030
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2032
Main category: services
CPV classifications: 71900000
Contract locations: Wales, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)