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 – Lot nr.: 1 DNA Testing DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate. Duration contract start date : 31/03/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 30/03/2029 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Quality Method Statement Questions) Price: 30 (Price Assessment) Quality: 10 (Social Value) – Lot nr.: 2 Drug and Alcohol Testing Drug and alcohol testing includes sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports. Duration contract start date : 31/03/2027 11:00:00 PM Duration contract end date : 30/03/2029 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 60 (Quality Method Statemenet Questions) Price: 30 (Price Assessment) Quality: 10 (Social Value)