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title: "DNA Parentage Testing ecm_11900"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d15bc79c-1d71-4106-9e24-aa4c984616d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2024-07-16"
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# DNA Parentage Testing ecm_11900

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d15bc79c-1d71-4106-9e24-aa4c984616d0

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for DNA Parentage Testing services. The tender aimed to find a provider for DNA testing services to confirm parentage in disputed cases. The contract value is £3,463,518 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 27th November 2023. The contract period runs from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2029, and the location is Leeds, England. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses looking to provide DNA testing services for government contracts. Companies in the medical laboratory services industry would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the buying organisation, and the procurement stage has reached the award phase. Businesses should pay attention to similar tenders in the services category and monitor key dates and deadlines for potential future opportunities.

## 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/ed0cac53-c905-4b1f-aa74-3b971e036463 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,463,518 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,463,518 |
| 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

- 16 Jul 2024 at 14:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0cac53-c905-4b1f-aa74-3b971e036463
- 14 Jun 2024 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0cac53-c905-4b1f-aa74-3b971e036463

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0cac53-c905-4b1f-aa74-3b971e036463
  16th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d021fc4-26c1-4385-be73-2bb1e174509c
  Redacted Contract

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