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Pathology Histology Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE

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24 Jul 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract to Forensic Access Ltd for the delivery of pathology histology services to Warwickshire Police. The contract addresses the need following the withdrawal of services previously provided by Forensic Pathology Services. This direct award contract, valued at approximately £12,000 plus VAT per annum, will run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with no extensions planned. The procurement process employed a direct method below the threshold without competition, and the services fall under the industry category of pathology services. This contract focuses on the Warwickshire region, specifically within the UKG13 area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the forensic science and pathology sectors. Companies specialising in pathology services, particularly those with expertise in histology, would find this contract beneficial for growth. As Forensic Access Ltd, an SME, has been awarded this contract, it demonstrates that smaller-scale enterprises with specialised offerings can effectively compete by catering to the precise and critical needs of regional law enforcement agencies. This procurement highlights the potential for similar entities to capitalise on niche service requirements in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Pathology Histology Services

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for the provision of pathology histology services to Warwickshire Police. From 30 June 2022 the provision of pathology histology services previously provided via Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) was withdrawn therefore a further exemption has recently been completed to continue to receive this critical service direct from Forensic Access, a service that is not available elsewhere. The service offered by Forensic Access to Warwickshire Police will be formalised by a MoU between both parties. The MoU will be in place for 3 years with no options to extend and although cannot state precise value as cannot predict how often service will be required an estimate based on previous annual spend estimates approximately PS12,000 plus VAT per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05651b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042603-2025
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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEK WOOTTON
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORENSIC ACCESS

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