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PROVISION OF PHYSICAL FORENSIC SERVICES UNDER THE BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM CALL-OFF CONTRACT

Thames Valley Police

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Thames Valley Police is the contracting authority for the provision of physical forensic services under the Bluelight Commercial Dynamic Purchasing System call-off contract. The contract falls within the police services industry category, classified with CPV #75241100, and is set to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract award stage was completed on 31st March 2026. The contract runs from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2031, with a total value of £26,193,647.44 GBP distributed among the awarded suppliers.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Winning bidders include Orchid Cellmark Ltd (t/a Cellmark Forensic Services), Forensic Access Limited, and Key Forensic Services Limited, all of which are classified as SMEs. The contract promises substantial growth prospects for companies that can provide innovative and efficient forensic solutions to support police operations. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish a strong partnership with a prominent public safety entity like Thames Valley Police, facilitating increased visibility and further contract opportunities within the law enforcement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF PHYSICAL FORENSIC SERVICES UNDER THE BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM CALL-OFF CONTRACT

Notice Description

Award notification only. Provision of physical forensic services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-438bd744-117a-437a-8b4d-761c7cee92f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0047bf1-b605-4f7a-aa76-1beedaa4fd3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75241100 - Police services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,193,647 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,193,646 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Thames Valley Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 2NX
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington East
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Orchid Cellmark Ltd

Forensic Access Limited

Key Forensic Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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