--- title: "Provision of Services for the Advancement of Statistical theory for DNA Mixture profiles retained on the National DNA Database" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac04830b-6c6e-43b5-b8e3-05bb633dfb1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac04830b-6c6e-43b5-b8e3-05bb633dfb1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac04830b-6c6e-43b5-b8e3-05bb633dfb1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac04830b-6c6e-43b5-b8e3-05bb633dfb1a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2017-08-17" --- # Provision of Services for the Advancement of Statistical theory for DNA Mixture profiles retained on the National DNA Database Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac04830b-6c6e-43b5-b8e3-05bb633dfb1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac04830b-6c6e-43b5-b8e3-05bb633dfb1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac04830b-6c6e-43b5-b8e3-05bb633dfb1a.json) ## Summary The Home Office is currently seeking proposals for the "Provision of Services for the Advancement of Statistical Theory for DNA Mixture Profiles Retained on the National DNA Database." This tender falls under the category of research and experimental development services and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period is set to close on 11 September 2017, with a contract start date anticipated for 9 October 2017, and lasting until 11 December 2017. The estimated contract value is £40,000, while the minimum value is £30,000. The procurement will be based in London, England, specifically at SW1P 4DF. This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in research and statistical analysis. Businesses that can present innovative methodologies for analysing complex DNA profiles would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful contractor will contribute to advancing statistical theories relevant to DNA mixture profiles, thus making a meaningful impact in the field of criminal justice and forensic science. ## Notice The HO has a requirement for the provision of services for the Advancement of Statistical theory for DNA Mixture profiles retained on the National DNA Database. The supplier will be required to deliver the presentation of research for the statistical theory for definition of thresholds above which an illustrative match probability figure can be assigned to partial or complex DNA Mixture profiles retained on the National DNA Database. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636ed8b0-4c6d-4d7c-a463-416f9343f39e | | 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 | 17 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 11 Dec 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2017 at 16:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636ed8b0-4c6d-4d7c-a463-416f9343f39e - 17 Aug 2017 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636ed8b0-4c6d-4d7c-a463-416f9343f39e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636ed8b0-4c6d-4d7c-a463-416f9343f39e 17th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c86f622-f3a5-49c8-ab1f-9c10e427cbd7 Attachment 1 - Covering Letter and Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2e5188c-6723-45ce-9890-d29133698605 Attachment 2 - Specification and Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c4615ac-108f-4dc3-9e1f-332991ad1c9e Attachment 3 - Commercial Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16802b85-a003-421e-a688-f7cb8a489bc1 Attachment 4 - Pricing Matrix - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ddcfb71-773b-484c-8f59-42fcafc6835d Attachment 5 - Technical Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f68ce16-2553-41ed-b204-b18f3b7ef856 Attachment 6 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c348486b-5bbe-4f38-ba5b-8812d17e1beb Attachment 7 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ff0a7da-8eb0-4d10-9cde-045b663938db Attachment 8 - Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f946edd-1b3b-4382-94bb-49c8adcc5a5f Attachment 1 - Covering Letter and Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbe17fb0-a20f-443a-bfd7-e76f7b1a1c55 Attachment 5 - Technical Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eab6a66a-42aa-4e28-9f0b-b93d5ecbf5e1 Attachment 7 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e8ed5f4-dd4b-413d-bf38-324681288f49 Attachment 8 - Form of Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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