--- title: "DNA Profiling and Environmental Monitoring Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04d9aaaa-83e0-4791-8e67-3e81ae7dbc6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04d9aaaa-83e0-4791-8e67-3e81ae7dbc6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04d9aaaa-83e0-4791-8e67-3e81ae7dbc6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04d9aaaa-83e0-4791-8e67-3e81ae7dbc6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2020-02-10" --- # DNA Profiling and Environmental Monitoring Service Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04d9aaaa-83e0-4791-8e67-3e81ae7dbc6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04d9aaaa-83e0-4791-8e67-3e81ae7dbc6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04d9aaaa-83e0-4791-8e67-3e81ae7dbc6f.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking a single provider for a DNA Profiling and Environmental Monitoring Service, as part of its Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS), which maintains the National DNA Database. This procurement, classified under laboratory services, is currently in the Tender stage, with the end date for tender submissions set for 28 February 2020. The contract period will commence on 9 March 2020 and last until 8 March 2023. Interested parties must be ISO 17025 accredited and should ensure registration on the Home Office eTender portal by 12:00 on 14 February 2020. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in processing DNA samples and environmental monitoring. The £60,000 contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are accredited and have experience in similar services, allowing them to enhance their portfolio and expand their capabilities within the public sector. This project could significantly bolster competitive edge and foster relationships with government agencies. ## Notice Forensic Information Databases Service (FINDS) is part of Home Office Science and has responsibility for running and maintaining the National DNA Database. Pursuant to this objective, FINDS need to procure the services of a forensic DNA service provider to process DNA samples in relation to its Proficiency Testing Schemes. Additionally, FINDS operate its own DNA-clean laboratory and requires an environmental monitoring service to ensure its ongoing suitability for supplying proficiency testing samples to forensic laboratories around the UK. The purpose of this tender exercise is to appoint a single provider for both of these services. This opportunity is open to ISO 17025 accredited organisations who are also accredited to load to the NDNAD. To participate in this opportunity, you must first register your organisation to the new Home Office eTender portal through which this tender will be run The link is: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Please note from this home page the details of the eSourcing Helpdesk should you have issues with registration or submitting a response once the tender is live. Please ensure that you complete registration to the portal AND confirm your successful registration by emailing Chris Penny (chris.penny1@homeoffice.gov.uk) no later than 12:00, Friday 14th February 2020. Please in the subject line of your email reference "C17582". When the tender is ready to be published, you'll receive an automated alert and be able to enter the tender tool to respond to this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc00ee8-7634-4392-846d-05bd6a783b89 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2020 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc00ee8-7634-4392-846d-05bd6a783b89 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc00ee8-7634-4392-846d-05bd6a783b89 10th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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