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Provision of Histology Services

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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28 May 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police has concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of Histology Services," focusing on pathology services within the public sector category. The tender, located in the Kidlington region of the United Kingdom, has reached the award stage with the contract being active. The procurement, identified by the reference ID OP25003, adhered to a direct procurement method due to being below threshold without competition. This contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and spans until 31st May 2026, valued at £24,000, inclusive of VAT, and £20,000 exclusive of VAT.

Opportunities for business growth arise from offering specialised services within the forensic and pathology fields. Forensic Access Limited, an SME based in Wantage, was awarded this contract, indicating a strong demand for niche expertise in histology services for post-mortem samples. Small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in pathology, precision in service delivery, and readiness to liaise with public authorities can find this sector promising for future contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Histology Services

Notice Description

Provision of Histology Services for post mortem samples. Services provided upon submission of a request form.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028030-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thom.wilson@thamesvalley.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
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 West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORENSIC ACCESS

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