Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-0d40-7259-8f8a-cc857d3031e7/forensic-and-relationship-testing-services-childrens-social-work

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Forensic and Relationship Testing Services - Children's Social Work

[Wiltshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wiltshire-council)

Estimated value

£26,000 to £104,000

Published

12 Jul 2017

Deadline

Closed

11 Aug 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

[More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses)

## About this tender

Wiltshire Council children's social care services needs the ability to spot purchase from a framework agreement of suitable providers where independent expertise is required and to cover peaks in workload. This includes specialist forensic and relationship testing.

- Services required

Specialist forensic tests including but not limited to:

o DNA testing for paternity (including sampling and collection where appropriate). In most cases this will be for 2 adults and 1 child, or 1 adult and 1 child.

o Paternity test will include an analysis provided for the court.

o Drug and alcohol testing (including sampling and collection where appropriate) - this can take place in pre-proceedings or in proceedings.

This will include but not be limited to drug testing for the following main groups:

ï&#130;§ Amphetamines

ï&#130;§ Methamphetamines

ï&#130;§ Benzodiazepines

ï&#130;§ Cannabinoids

ï&#130;§ Cocaine

ï&#130;§ Mephadrone

ï&#130;§ Methadone

ï&#130;§ Opiates

ï&#130;§ Ketamine

Drug testing is to be done through a hair strand test.

Alcohol testing will include a hair strand test as well as liver function, CDT and full blood count.

Drug and alcohol tests will include a full expert court report. The expert may also be required to attend court either in person or via video link.

## CPV classification

Administrative social services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d72a88e2-4323-4afd-aed0-c1090262d51c)

Never miss a tender like this again

Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start.

[Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register)

[Buyer profile Wiltshire Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wiltshire-council) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work)

## More tenders like this

[Social work services with accommodation – servizio DI gestione DI DUE comunità alloggio DI BASE PER persone CON patologia psichiatrica seguite DAL DSM dell’azienda ULSS 8 berica · Azienda ULSS n. 8 Berica · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-94d4-735d-bc39-2d8b65976651/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-servizio-di-gestione-di-due-co) [Gastroenterologist services – Tähystystutkimukset (colonoskopia ja gastroskopia) SOITE · Sansia Oy · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0b15-7339-9939-1b14de6c3eb3/finland-gastroenterologist-services-tahystystutkimukset-colonoskopia-ja-gas) [Social services – Garantie d'activité départementale · Departement de L'aude - CD11 · 23 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-21a4-7316-9f81-3a2021a97638/france-social-services-garantie-dactivite-departementale) [Health and social work services – DOA.2610.3.2026. Świadczenie usług opiekuńczych na rzecz mieszkanców Legnicy · Gmina Legnica · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6631-72be-8950-1447bd5131bd/poland-health-and-social-work-services-doa261032026-swiadczenie-uslug-op) [Ambulance services – Contratación de servicios de transporte sanitario terrestre mediante ambulancias Clase A Tipo B y Tipo C para las zonas de La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma, Fuerteventura y Lanzarote. · Gerencia de Gestión de Servicios para la Salud y Seguridad en Canarias, S.A. · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-ced3-712b-ad8d-dc313d6b63e4/spain-ambulance-services-contratacion-de-servicios-de-transporte-sanitario-t) [Social work services with accommodation – procedura aperta PER l’affidamento DI servizi integrati – global service - PER la gestione delle attività socio-assistenziale E alberghiere rivolte AGLI ospiti della RSA E del CDI istituto de rodolfi, nonché I servizi esterni quali trasporto agevolato, SAD, ADI, RSA aperta PER UN periodo DI ANNI TRE ED eventuale proroga DI MESI SEI. · Centrale di Committenza Garlasco per conto dei – A.S.M.V. – Azienda Speciale Multiservizi Vigevano · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0bc7-7342-826d-ffda784238cd/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-procedura-aperta-per-laffidam)
