Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b93-3453-72b7-a953-4e20c49ff12c/caf339-22-dna-paternity-testing awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CAF339-22 DNA paternity testing [Cafcass](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cafcass) Estimated value Not stated Published 11 Jul 2022 Deadline Closed 11 Aug 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender '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: [gov.uk](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 [procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index](https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True) Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f7db5f08-6308-4f7c-ab9c-ce6ffb26147d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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