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CAF339-22 DNA paternity testing

CAFCASS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2022 at 10:19

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2022 at 17:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Cafcass, has awarded a contract for DNA paternity testing services in England and Wales. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with a contract period starting on 28th November 2022 and ending on 27th November 2025. The location for the services is across England and Wales, and the industry category is laboratory services. The deadline for the tender submission was 11th August 2022.

This tender for DNA paternity testing services offers opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in accredited testing laboratories are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses need to ensure they meet the Government's accreditation requirements to provide services throughout England and Wales. The successful provider must have the capacity to offer sample collection services as agreed with Cafcass, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses operating in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAF339-22 DNA paternity testing

Notice Description

'The Authority' CAFCASS and CAFCASS CYMRU is seeking a provider for DNA testing services in England and Wales. The Provider must be on the Government list of accredited testing laboratories at the time of tender submission and throughout the life of the contract. Details of how to obtain accreditation are available at: https://www.gov.uk/get-laboratory-accreditation-to-carry-out-paternity-tests As a national service, the Authority has a network of offices staffed by FCAs who routinely meet with children and families as part of their case work. At these offices suitably trained Cafcass officers [as set out in The Blood Tests (Evidence of Paternity) (Amendment) Regulations 2015] will supervise the self-collection of samples with mouth swabs. For the purposes of this specification this is known as 'Pathway A'. 'Pathway A has previously been the Authority's standard approach to testing. 'Pathway B' where the Provider is responsible for sample collection has also previously been used for exceptional use. The Authority is now seeking a model where either pathway can be utilised depending on service requirements. The Authority will retain responsibility for determining the appropriate pathway per sample collection. The successful provider must have the capacity and capability to make available sample collection through their own network of sample collectors for use as agreed with the Authority. Please note a sampler (sample collector) is defined as a person trained by the tester (provider), or under arrangements made by the tester (provider) as set out in The Blood Tests (Evidence of Paternity) (Amendment) Regulations 2015]. Details of this opportunity can be found on Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7db5f08-6308-4f7c-ab9c-ce6ffb26147d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b37d66-1f7c-4c40-b874-f10fda9129c0
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2022 - 27 Nov 2025 3-4 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
CAFCASS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNA LEGAL - EUROFINS MEDIGENOMIX FORENSIK (EMF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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