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Provision of Services for the Advancement of Statistical theory for DNA Mixture profiles retained on the National DNA Database

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently seeking proposals for the "Provision of Services for the Advancement of Statistical Theory for DNA Mixture Profiles Retained on the National DNA Database." This tender falls under the category of research and experimental development services and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period is set to close on 11 September 2017, with a contract start date anticipated for 9 October 2017, and lasting until 11 December 2017. The estimated contract value is £40,000, while the minimum value is £30,000. The procurement will be based in London, England, specifically at SW1P 4DF.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in research and statistical analysis. Businesses that can present innovative methodologies for analysing complex DNA profiles would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful contractor will contribute to advancing statistical theories relevant to DNA mixture profiles, thus making a meaningful impact in the field of criminal justice and forensic science.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Services for the Advancement of Statistical theory for DNA Mixture profiles retained on the National DNA Database

Notice Description

The HO has a requirement for the provision of services for the Advancement of Statistical theory for DNA Mixture profiles retained on the National DNA Database. The supplier will be required to deliver the presentation of research for the statistical theory for definition of thresholds above which an illustrative match probability figure can be assigned to partial or complex DNA Mixture profiles retained on the National DNA Database.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac04830b-6c6e-43b5-b8e3-05bb633dfb1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636ed8b0-4c6d-4d7c-a463-416f9343f39e
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Oct 2017 - 11 Dec 2017 1-6 months
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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