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Presentation Packages

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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14 Oct 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service, a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for "Presentation Packages" under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, awarded without competition due to its below-threshold status, was signed with Acume Forensic on 15th September 2025 and pertains to the services industry, specifically pathology services. The contract remains active, with a duration from 15th September 2025 to 16th March 2026, with a potential extension of up to six months. The entire contracting process reached its award stage on 14th October 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those providing specialised services such as forensic and pathology services. Businesses with expertise in developing or supplying technical presentation solutions could leverage this contract as a case study to pursue future contracts with public authorities. The direct procurement method illustrates an effective government-business collaboration without the complexities of a competitive tender, creating efficiencies and building strong partnerships.

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Notice Title

Presentation Packages

Notice Description

This contract is for the provison of Presentation Packages

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065238-2025
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
£83,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 16 Mar 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
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUME FORENSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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