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DNA Parentage Testing Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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26 Mar 2018 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the "DNA Parentage Testing Service," a contract valued at £2,321,187, which falls under the medical laboratory services category. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25 September 2017. The contract commenced on 17 December 2017 and will remain active until 16 December 2022. The services are required across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the rest of the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those offering DNA testing and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, given the growing demand for reliable DNA testing services in dispute resolution contexts. Engaging in this procurement can help companies establish valuable connections with public sector clients and expand their service offerings in the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

DNA Parentage Testing Service

Notice Description

This notice is to confirm the outcome of DWP's DNA Parentage Testing Service tender. The opportunity was seeking a provider to undertake DNA testing on behalf of DWP to allow DNA matching to confirm parentage where this has been disputed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d203518-8a42-4377-a6fb-fd444be56081
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff711d1-e48e-4641-965a-cde58365e11f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,321,187 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,321,187 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2017 - 16 Dec 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORCHID CELLMARK

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