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DNA Parentage Testing Service

Details

Value
GBP 2,000,000
Topic
Medical specialist services
Published
10 May 2023

Tender description

The provision of DNA Parentage Testing 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.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published10 May 2023
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About the buyer

Department For Work and Pensions (DWP) is a public sector buyer in United Kingdom publishing tenders and awards on Stotles. Explore their procurement activity and find more opportunities like this one.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 85121200 · Medical specialist services
  • 85145000 · Services provided by medical laboratories

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