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

Buyer: CAFCASS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0350c2

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "CAF339-22 DNA paternity testing" is being conducted by the Cafcass organisation, which is based in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory services and is currently in the active stage of the procurement process. The tender period is set to conclude on 11 August 2022, with the contract anticipated to commence on 28 November 2022 and run until 27 November 2025, including an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, requiring interested parties to submit their bids electronically.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those that provide DNA testing and sample collection solutions. Companies that are accredited testing laboratories and can demonstrate the capacity to operate within a national service network would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Potential bidders should note that they must adhere to the Government’s accreditation standards and be prepared to engage in both supervised self-collection and provider-led sample collection depending on the service requirements stipulated by Cafcass.

## Notice

CAFCASS is seeking a provider for DNA testing. 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 Family Court Advisors 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].

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CAFCASS is seeking a provider for DNA testing. 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 Family Court Advisors 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].

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available after the initial 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018969-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 17:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018969-2022

## 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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