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title: "DNA Paternity Testing Services"
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buyer: "CAFCASS"
published: "2020-06-08"
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# DNA Paternity Testing Services

Buyer: CAFCASS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f931b63-d9bf-41df-83f0-00dbc79ae4ad

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## Summary

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) is seeking tenders for the provision of DNA Paternity Testing Services through an open procurement process. This tender targets various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and Wales. The tender period concluded on 1st September 2017, with an estimated contract value of £35,000. The contract period is set to commence on 28th November 2017 and will run until 30th October 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and testing services, particularly those experienced in paternity DNA testing. Firms that can meet the specific needs of Cafcass and demonstrate capability in providing similar services could significantly benefit from this procurement, enhancing their business profiles within the public sector and solidifying their presence in the valuable area of family law services.

## Notice

Invitation to Tender for the provision of DNA Paternity Testing Services to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service [Cafcass]. This invitation to tender is issued by Cafcass, who will manage the contract, but also applies to the delivery of service in Wales, and we are acting as agent for Cafcass Cymru, which is responsible to the Welsh Government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1ebf31-050c-44db-8e9f-823f71c3b74c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2017 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAFCASS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DNA LEGAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1ebf31-050c-44db-8e9f-823f71c3b74c
- 8 Jun 2020 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5821ce-ef8e-4282-9288-4d4423ea7199
- 11 Aug 2017 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10fdc3c-dc3a-4f44-b5b5-1e47e8f51755

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1ebf31-050c-44db-8e9f-823f71c3b74c
  8th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5821ce-ef8e-4282-9288-4d4423ea7199
  7th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10fdc3c-dc3a-4f44-b5b5-1e47e8f51755
  11th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d8580a65-657e-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://cafcass.gov.uk/grown-ups/cafcass-dna-testing-service.aspx

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