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title: "DNA Parentage Testing Service"
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# DNA Parentage Testing Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-957342e3-6b9f-426a-a4a9-8436ecf871e9

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is initiating an open tender for the "DNA Parentage Testing Service" to assist separated families with confirming parentage through DNA matching. This service is essential for the Child Maintenance Group (CMG), facilitating maintenance payments for children. The tender is currently active, with submissions accepted until 30th June 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2018 and extend until 31st December 2022. This procurement falls under the medical laboratory services category and covers delivery across various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical laboratory services or DNA testing. Companies equipped to provide accredited testing solutions and experience in working with governmental bodies may find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this contract could enhance their market presence and foster growth through participation in public service initiatives that directly support families in need.

## Notice

A fundamental principle of the Child Maintenance Group (CMG) is to provide services that support separated families by assisting with the payment of maintenance between parents for their children. The Department uses DNA matching to confirm parentage where this has been questioned. During the lifecycle of the Child Maintenance application a Non Resident Parent/Paying Parent can dispute that they are the parent of a child named on an application and can chose to proceed with a DNA test through CMG's accredited testing provider or to arrange their own private DNA test with a Ministry of Justice accredited testing provider. Results from DNA testing enable CMG to confirm parentage and progress maintenance applications, securing payments for children from separated families. Additional information: For further information, please follow the link below: https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bfe0508-2987-46e8-af4a-51b09efcd70e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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

- 31 May 2017 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bfe0508-2987-46e8-af4a-51b09efcd70e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bfe0508-2987-46e8-af4a-51b09efcd70e
  31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

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