Tender

DNA Parentage Testing Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

08 Mar 2023 at 12:48

Planning

08 Mar 2023 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the United Kingdom is planning a contracting process for a DNA Parentage Testing Service, categorised under services for medical laboratories. The DWP based in Blackpool has scheduled a virtual Supplier Engagement Event on Tuesday 28th March 2023 and requires interested parties to register their interest by midnight Friday 24th March 2023.

This tender from DWP presents an opportunity for business growth for suppliers accredited by the Ministry of Justice, registered as DNA gatekeepers, and compliant with relevant regulations. Businesses capable of providing DNA Parentage Testing Services and meeting the outlined standards, including legal and technical requirements, are well-suited to compete for this contract within the services procurement category.

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Notice Title

DNA Parentage Testing Service

Notice Description

The provision of DNA Parentage Testing

Lot Information

Lot 1

The authority is seeking a supplier capable of providing a DNA Parentage Testing Service. The overarching qualifying standards set for this opportunity are: - To be accredited by the Ministry of Justice as a body that may carry out parentage tests directed by the civil courts in England and Wales under section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act 1969. - To be registered as DNA gatekeeper - having the ability to submit profiles to the National DNA database in order to secure evidence which supports criminal prosecutions. - Comply with the Human Tissue Act 2004, the Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006 and the Human Tissue Authority's Code of Practice on Consent. - Comply with the Department of Health's Good Practice Guide on Paternity Services and the Data Protection Act. Additional information: We are hosting a virtual Supplier Engagement Event on Tuesday 28th March 2023 to provide an in-depth overview of our requirements. If you are interested, please email robert.loftus1@dwp.gov.uk and we will issue out the meeting invitation and further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b083
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006741-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.loftus1@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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