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

DNA testing including sampling and collection where appropriate. Renewal: Option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period.

Drug and alcohol testing includes sampling and collection, testing analysis and expert witness reports. Renewal: Option to extend, on two occasions, each for a 12-month period.

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

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.

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