Award

Forensic Accreditation Services

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Award

06 Oct 2021 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has conducted a public procurement process for "Forensic Accreditation Services", aimed at providing accreditation for ISO17025 and ISO17020 standards. This limited procurement method was executed through a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, as the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) is the sole recognised accreditation entity within the UK for assessing ISO standards in forensic analysis. The contract, valued at £500,000, was signed on 20th July 2021 and is currently active. The procurement process falls under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category, with the primary delivery location being London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic accreditation and laboratory services to engage with a prominent public sector entity. Given the limited nature of the procurement, firms equipped to offer these specific accreditation services would be especially well-suited to compete, although they must meet stringent quality and technical criteria. Engaging in such public contracts not only allows businesses to expand their portfolio but also enhances their credibility through association with a leading public organisation.

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Notice Title

Forensic Accreditation Services

Notice Description

Forensic Accreditation Services for ISO17025 and ISO17020

Lot Information

Lot 1

Accreditation services for the Metropolitan police to provide in house forensic services.

Procurement Information

This is a direct award. UKAS are the only recognised accreditation entity within the UK who can assess ISO standards for forensic analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e8d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024938-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Katie Hinkly
Contact Email
katie.hinkly@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICES

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