Tender

DNA Profiling and Environmental Monitoring Service

HOME OFFICE

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Tender

10 Feb 2020 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking a single provider for a DNA Profiling and Environmental Monitoring Service, as part of its Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS), which maintains the National DNA Database. This procurement, classified under laboratory services, is currently in the Tender stage, with the end date for tender submissions set for 28 February 2020. The contract period will commence on 9 March 2020 and last until 8 March 2023. Interested parties must be ISO 17025 accredited and should ensure registration on the Home Office eTender portal by 12:00 on 14 February 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in processing DNA samples and environmental monitoring. The £60,000 contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are accredited and have experience in similar services, allowing them to enhance their portfolio and expand their capabilities within the public sector. This project could significantly bolster competitive edge and foster relationships with government agencies.

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Notice Title

DNA Profiling and Environmental Monitoring Service

Notice Description

Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS) is part of Home Office Science and has responsibility for running and maintaining the National DNA Database. Pursuant to this objective, FINDS need to procure the services of a forensic DNA service provider to process DNA samples in relation to its Proficiency Testing Schemes. Additionally, FINDS operate its own DNA-clean laboratory and requires an environmental monitoring service to ensure its ongoing suitability for supplying proficiency testing samples to forensic laboratories around the UK. The purpose of this tender exercise is to appoint a single provider for both of these services. This opportunity is open to ISO 17025 accredited organisations who are also accredited to load to the NDNAD. To participate in this opportunity, you must first register your organisation to the new Home Office eTender portal through which this tender will be run The link is: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Please note from this home page the details of the eSourcing Helpdesk should you have issues with registration or submitting a response once the tender is live. Please ensure that you complete registration to the portal AND confirm your successful registration by emailing Chris Penny (chris.penny1@homeoffice.gov.uk) no later than 12:00, Friday 14th February 2020. Please in the subject line of your email reference "C17582". When the tender is ready to be published, you'll receive an automated alert and be able to enter the tender tool to respond to this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04d9aaaa-83e0-4791-8e67-3e81ae7dbc6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc00ee8-7634-4392-846d-05bd6a783b89
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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