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DNA Paternity Testing Services

CAFCASS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Jun 2020 at 12:57

Award

08 Jun 2020 at 12:56

Tender

11 Aug 2017 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) is seeking tenders for the provision of DNA Paternity Testing Services through an open procurement process. This tender targets various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and Wales. The tender period concluded on 1st September 2017, with an estimated contract value of £35,000. The contract period is set to commence on 28th November 2017 and will run until 30th October 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and testing services, particularly those experienced in paternity DNA testing. Firms that can meet the specific needs of Cafcass and demonstrate capability in providing similar services could significantly benefit from this procurement, enhancing their business profiles within the public sector and solidifying their presence in the valuable area of family law services.

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Notice Title

DNA Paternity Testing Services

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for the provision of DNA Paternity Testing Services to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service [Cafcass]. This invitation to tender is issued by Cafcass, who will manage the contract, but also applies to the delivery of service in Wales, and we are acting as agent for Cafcass Cymru, which is responsible to the Welsh Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f931b63-d9bf-41df-83f0-00dbc79ae4ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1ebf31-050c-44db-8e9f-823f71c3b74c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2017 - 30 Oct 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAFCASS
Contact Name
Cafcass Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@cafcass.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA LEGAL

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