Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c96-a075-714c-86a3-a2f12178b923/laboratory-testing-services [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Laboratory Testing Services [Dorset Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-council) Estimated value £160,000 Published 25 Oct 2021 Deadline Closed 25 Nov 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for laboratory testing services. Traditionally, Dorset Council's Children's Services have engaged with a number of organisations to undertake specific pieces of laboratory testing work related to children's social care (child protection) as well as care proceedings that can meet court deadlines and specifications. This includes hair strand testing for drug and alcohol use and DNA / Paternity testing. Mostly such work is mandated by the courts during child protection proceedings. The laboratory work must meet certain set ISO standards to be valid in court proceedings which are set out in the service specification. Through a new block contract the Council want to facilitate a structured approach to accessing laboratory testing services to support our staff in their work with children, young people and families and ultimately improve child and family outcomes. Because of the varied nature of the work emanating from social care staff from across the whole of the Dorset Council area as well as from our legal services team we want to develop a robust contract with a suitably accredited service provider, that is easily accessible and can deliver highly efficient and accurate laboratory tests. The contract term is for 4 years at a maximum of £40,000 per annum, therefore a Total Contract Value of £160,000. Read full description ## CPV classification Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/75c03f1a-8954-4473-9859-49f9da6a08ab) 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 ](/register) [Buyer profileDorset Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-council)[SectorMore Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing UK Atomic Energy Authority 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing)[Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender)[Asbestos Surveys Northamptonshire Partnership Homes 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys)[Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite)[Penistone Station - Independent Assessor Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 26 days left 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor)[CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)