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PROVISION OF PHYSICAL FORENSIC SERVICES UNDER THE BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM CALL-OFF CONTRACT

The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police focuses on the provision of physical forensic services under the BlueLight Commercial Dynamic Purchasing System call-off contract. This contract falls under the service industry category specifically relating to police services. It is situated in the UKJ1 region and has reached the award stage. Key dates include the signing on 1st April 2026, and the contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an extension option up to 31st March 2031. The procurement method employed here is a limited award procedure without prior publication, indicating a targeted and specialised selection for suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in forensic services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With contracts valued at over £19 million, suppliers such as Orchid Cellmark Ltd, Forensic Access Limited, and Key Forensic Services Limited have been actively involved, indicating a competitive space for businesses with similar expertise. Companies equipped to deliver technological solutions or expertise in forensic services and capable of subcontracting will find this tender most suited to their capabilities, providing potential for both immediate service delivery and long-term partnership opportunities within public safety frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF PHYSICAL FORENSIC SERVICES UNDER THE BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM CALL-OFF CONTRACT

Notice Description

Provision of physical forensic services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of physical forensic services.

Options: 3 years from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2029, +2 years to 31/03/2031

Procurement Information

3 year + 2 year extension, call-off via an existing BLC DPS. Process run and awarded by BlueLight Commercial (BLC).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038347-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75241100 - Police services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,193,646 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
Postcode Area
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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Forensic Access Limited

Key Forensic Services Limited

Orchid Cellmark Ltd (t/a Cellmark Forensic Services)

Further Information

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