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Forensic Histology Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

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19 Feb 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, alongside several other regional commissioners including Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, has initiated a contracting process for forensic histology services, crucial for forensic pathology in determining precise causes of death. This tender falls under the services category with the procurement method being a direct award due to technical exclusivity. The value of the award is estimated at £237,500, excluding VAT, with the total gross amount being £285,000. The contract, set to commence on 1st April 2026, will run until 31st March 2028, with an optional 12-month extension. The process is currently at the award stage, with the signature of the contract scheduled for 13th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology services to establish enduring partnerships with public authorities throughout the UK regions. Given the requirement for technical expertise and comprehensive service provision, the tender is particularly suited to businesses already accredited in the field and familiar with evolving technological and legislative changes impacting service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised competencies in forensic histology are encouraged to consider this contract for business growth. The focus on continuity and adherence to rigorous standards frames this as a strategic growth opportunity for firms meeting stringent service and technical criteria.

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Notice Title

Forensic Histology Services

Notice Description

Forensic Pathology Services Histology Element Histology often assists with the pathologist determining a precise cause of death and is therefore a pivotal requirement in support of the coronial and criminal justice process

Procurement Information

a) Due to absence of competition for technical reasons, only one particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required and b) There are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015144-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£237,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

Contact Name
David Steward
Contact Email
david.steward@norfolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

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