---
title: "DNA Parentage Testing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b083"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2023-03-08"
---

# DNA Parentage Testing Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b083

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the United Kingdom is planning a contracting process for a DNA Parentage Testing Service, categorised under services for medical laboratories. The DWP based in Blackpool has scheduled a virtual Supplier Engagement Event on Tuesday 28th March 2023 and requires interested parties to register their interest by midnight Friday 24th March 2023.

This tender from DWP presents an opportunity for business growth for suppliers accredited by the Ministry of Justice, registered as DNA gatekeepers, and compliant with relevant regulations. Businesses capable of providing DNA Parentage Testing Services and meeting the outlined standards, including legal and technical requirements, are well-suited to compete for this contract within the services procurement category.

## Notice

The provision of DNA Parentage Testing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The authority is seeking a supplier capable of providing a DNA Parentage Testing Service. The overarching qualifying standards set for this opportunity are: - To be accredited by the Ministry of Justice as a body that may carry out parentage tests directed by the civil courts in England and Wales under section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act 1969. - To be registered as DNA gatekeeper - having the ability to submit profiles to the National DNA database in order to secure evidence which supports criminal prosecutions. - Comply with the Human Tissue Act 2004, the Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006 and the Human Tissue Authority's Code of Practice on Consent. - Comply with the Department of Health's Good Practice Guide on Paternity Services and the Data Protection Act. Additional information: We are hosting a virtual Supplier Engagement Event on Tuesday 28th March 2023 to provide an in-depth overview of our requirements. If you are interested, please email robert.loftus1@dwp.gov.uk and we will issue out the meeting invitation and further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006741-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2023 at 12:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006741-2023
- 8 Mar 2023 at 12:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006729-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions

## Provenance

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