# Forensic Testing Services

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Somerset Council](/buyers/somerset-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £220,000
- Published: 17 May 2023
- Planned start: 17 July 2023
- Planned end: 16 July 2026
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a434b296-a8ba-463b-866a-bb1f9eae8dc6-645669
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a1edf5d-7a4c-4cd3-8bb5-9c2e01e63b62

## Description

The Provision of Forensic Testing Services to include Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing for Somerset Council\. Under the statutory duties of the Children's Act 1989, the Council is required to promote the welfare of children\. The Council must meet a range of statutory obligations to ensure that safeguarding decisions about children are made using high quality evidence suitable for the courts\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a434b296-a8ba-463b-866a-bb1f9eae8dc6-645669)