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Y-STR Profiles Contact

HOME OFFICE

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24 Mar 2025 at 15:02

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21 Mar 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Y-STR Profiles Contact" in the Laboratory services industry category. The contract, valued at £19,200, involves the production of statistical analysis models for Y-STR profiles and has been awarded to the University of Dundee. The procurement method used was a Single tender action (below threshold), which is a direct procurement method. The contract period is from 17 March 2025 to 31 March 2025, and the delivery addresses include various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The official award notice was published on 21 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and police services to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the University of Dundee and the UK Home Office. Organisations with expertise in providing high-quality statistical analysis and laboratory services will find this contract particularly relevant. Furthermore, this opportunity could stimulate growth and reputation enhancement for businesses focusing on advanced statistical modelling and collaboration with governmental bodies. Companies not limited to SMEs or VCSEs are well-suited for such high-value, niche projects.

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Notice Title

Y-STR Profiles Contact

Notice Description

University of Dundee to produce statistical analysis models for Y-STR profiles on behalf of the Home Office

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8da0977-d840-4768-bd5e-cf4b73eda142
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7413c602-1b44-45b1-81ef-f6ace6bbcd9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

75241100 - Police services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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