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title: "DNA Parentage Testing Service"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# DNA Parentage Testing Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d203518-8a42-4377-a6fb-fd444be56081

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the "DNA Parentage Testing Service," a contract valued at £2,321,187, which falls under the medical laboratory services category. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25 September 2017. The contract commenced on 17 December 2017 and will remain active until 16 December 2022. The services are required across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the rest of the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those offering DNA testing and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, given the growing demand for reliable DNA testing services in dispute resolution contexts. Engaging in this procurement can help companies establish valuable connections with public sector clients and expand their service offerings in the healthcare domain.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff711d1-e48e-4641-965a-cde58365e11f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2017 - 16 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,321,187 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,321,187 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORCHID CELLMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff711d1-e48e-4641-965a-cde58365e11f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff711d1-e48e-4641-965a-cde58365e11f
  26th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/528a9510-c3c4-4d5a-9011-891c64e5be65
  n/a

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