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title: "CAF339-22 DNA paternity testing"
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# CAF339-22 DNA paternity testing

Buyer: CAFCASS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7db5f08-6308-4f7c-ab9c-ce6ffb26147d

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Cafcass, has awarded a contract for DNA paternity testing services in England and Wales. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with a contract period starting on 28th November 2022 and ending on 27th November 2025. The location for the services is across England and Wales, and the industry category is laboratory services. The deadline for the tender submission was 11th August 2022.

This tender for DNA paternity testing services offers opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in accredited testing laboratories are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses need to ensure they meet the Government's accreditation requirements to provide services throughout England and Wales. The successful provider must have the capacity to offer sample collection services as agreed with Cafcass, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses operating in this sector.

## Notice

'The Authority' CAFCASS and CAFCASS CYMRU is seeking a provider for DNA testing services in England and Wales. The Provider must be on the Government list of accredited testing laboratories at the time of tender submission and throughout the life of the contract. Details of how to obtain accreditation are available at: https://www.gov.uk/get-laboratory-accreditation-to-carry-out-paternity-tests As a national service, the Authority has a network of offices staffed by FCAs who routinely meet with children and families as part of their case work. At these offices suitably trained Cafcass officers [as set out in The Blood Tests (Evidence of Paternity) (Amendment) Regulations 2015] will supervise the self-collection of samples with mouth swabs. For the purposes of this specification this is known as 'Pathway A'. 'Pathway A has previously been the Authority's standard approach to testing. 'Pathway B' where the Provider is responsible for sample collection has also previously been used for exceptional use. The Authority is now seeking a model where either pathway can be utilised depending on service requirements. The Authority will retain responsibility for determining the appropriate pathway per sample collection. The successful provider must have the capacity and capability to make available sample collection through their own network of sample collectors for use as agreed with the Authority. Please note a sampler (sample collector) is defined as a person trained by the tester (provider), or under arrangements made by the tester (provider) as set out in The Blood Tests (Evidence of Paternity) (Amendment) Regulations 2015]. Details of this opportunity can be found on Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b37d66-1f7c-4c40-b874-f10fda9129c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 27 Nov 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DNA LEGAL - EUROFINS MEDIGENOMIX FORENSIK (EMF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2022 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b37d66-1f7c-4c40-b874-f10fda9129c0
- 11 Jul 2022 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d279bb5-7d95-4c47-91ef-bead27014150

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b37d66-1f7c-4c40-b874-f10fda9129c0
  20th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d279bb5-7d95-4c47-91ef-bead27014150
  11th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True
- https://www.cafcass.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/get-laboratory-accreditation-to-carry-out-paternity-tests

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