Tender

DNA Parentage Testing Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Tender

31 May 2017 at 14:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is initiating an open tender for the "DNA Parentage Testing Service" to assist separated families with confirming parentage through DNA matching. This service is essential for the Child Maintenance Group (CMG), facilitating maintenance payments for children. The tender is currently active, with submissions accepted until 30th June 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2018 and extend until 31st December 2022. This procurement falls under the medical laboratory services category and covers delivery across various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical laboratory services or DNA testing. Companies equipped to provide accredited testing solutions and experience in working with governmental bodies may find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this contract could enhance their market presence and foster growth through participation in public service initiatives that directly support families in need.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNA Parentage Testing Service

Notice Description

A fundamental principle of the Child Maintenance Group (CMG) is to provide services that support separated families by assisting with the payment of maintenance between parents for their children. The Department uses DNA matching to confirm parentage where this has been questioned. During the lifecycle of the Child Maintenance application a Non Resident Parent/Paying Parent can dispute that they are the parent of a child named on an application and can chose to proceed with a DNA test through CMG's accredited testing provider or to arrange their own private DNA test with a Ministry of Justice accredited testing provider. Results from DNA testing enable CMG to confirm parentage and progress maintenance applications, securing payments for children from separated families. Additional information: For further information, please follow the link below: https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-957342e3-6b9f-426a-a4a9-8436ecf871e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bfe0508-2987-46e8-af4a-51b09efcd70e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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