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Outsourcing of Fingerprint Enhancement Casework

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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02 Nov 2022 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Thames Valley Police has awarded a contract for the outsourcing of Fingerprint Enhancement Casework. The procurement process involved a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period is from 2nd November 2022 to 1st January 2023, with a total contract value of £36,000. The procurement falls under the industry category of Clinical forensics equipment and supplies. The tender was initiated on 1st November 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in clinical forensics equipment and supplies to provide services to support the backlog reduction of cases in the Fingerprint Development unit. The contract has been awarded to Forensic Access Limited and focuses on batch processing of fingerprint cases to meet accreditation standards. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those with expertise in forensic technology and accredited laboratory processing of fingerprint evidence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourcing of Fingerprint Enhancement Casework

Notice Description

Single Source Agreement Award notification - no action to be taken The Forensic Dept have identified the need to establish external service provision to support the effective and efficient reduction in the backlog of cases held in the Fingerprint Development unit and meet the accreditation to ISO17025 scrutinised by UKAS. Awarded to Forensic Access Limited, who are the only accredited provider of this service and with whom we already have contractual relationship, relating to Histology/Pathology services to establish an MOU of requirements. This is historically a Niche service now provided by Forensic Access. The technical nuances required around effecting the batch processing of fingerprint cases currently sat in an extended backlog requires this approach to ensure continuous, effective and efficient operation. This action will provide agreed service level turnaround times meeting technical requirements Outsourcing in this manner will realise capacity to meet priority crime cases, in addition to complying with actions imposed by UKAS in maintaining accreditation to ISO 17025 as required by Forensic Science Regulation. Forensic Science Regulation and Legislation require the use of accredited laboratories to process and capture fingerprint evidence. Compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator's Codes and ISO 17025 accreditation ensures quality of service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-609253ff-aaa0-422a-9b79-b23472b0ed97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c59808-9493-4498-9395-95127122a868
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,001 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2022 - 1 Jan 2023 1-6 months
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
Thom Wilson
Contact Email
thom.wilson@thamesvalley.police.uk
Contact Phone
01865000000

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 2NX
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington East
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORENSIC ACCESS

Further Information

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