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DNA Parentage Testing ecm_11900

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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14 Jun 2024 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for DNA Parentage Testing services. The tender aimed to find a provider for DNA testing services to confirm parentage in disputed cases. The contract value is £3,463,518 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 27th November 2023. The contract period runs from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2029, and the location is Leeds, England. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses looking to provide DNA testing services for government contracts. Companies in the medical laboratory services industry would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the buying organisation, and the procurement stage has reached the award phase. Businesses should pay attention to similar tenders in the services category and monitor key dates and deadlines for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNA Parentage Testing ecm_11900

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0cac53-c905-4b1f-aa74-3b971e036463
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,463,518 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,463,518 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORCHID CELLMARK

Further Information

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