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title: "DNA Parentage Testing Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60b06662-b832-4be3-b4fe-cd0d4a1f8478"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2017-04-21"
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# DNA Parentage Testing Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60b06662-b832-4be3-b4fe-cd0d4a1f8478

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is initiating a tender process for the "DNA Parentage Testing Service," which falls under the medical laboratory services category. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a total contract value of £300,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2018 and conclude on 31st December 2023. The authority is aiming to publish a future opportunity notice by 23rd February 2017. Delivery addresses for the service will cover multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in DNA testing and forensic services. To be competitive, businesses must meet several qualifying standards, including accreditation from the Ministry of Justice and compliance with relevant legislation such as the Human Tissue Act and data protection regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as these organisations often possess the agility and specialised expertise sought in this service delivery.

## Notice

The authority is seeking a supplier capable of providing a DNA Parentage Testing Service. The overarching qualifying standards set for this opportunity include: * 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a7bd43-97da-4925-8f3d-832d32941169 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2017 at 13:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a7bd43-97da-4925-8f3d-832d32941169

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a7bd43-97da-4925-8f3d-832d32941169
  21st April 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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