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Histology Services

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Aug 2026 at 08:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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21 Aug 2026 at 08:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex procured outsourced histology and pathology services, classified as pathology services (CPV 85111800). The requirement supports forensic and related pathology work for the Commissioner, with delivery across Sussex and neighbouring South East areas. The named buying organisation is the Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, based in Lewes. The work is a services requirement rather than the purchase of goods or construction. One completed lot covered the requirement, although two awards were recorded against it. The selected provider is Forensic Access Limited, an SME specialising in forensic access and pathology-related services. Businesses with laboratory, histology, pathology or forensic testing capabilities would find the subject matter relevant.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a direct below-threshold procedure without competition. Forensic Access Limited received two active awards against lot 1. The contracts were signed on 3 July 2025. Contract 1 runs from 3 July 2026 to 2 July 2029 and is valued at £36,377 excluding VAT (£43,653 including VAT). Contract 2 runs from 3 July 2025 to 2 July 2029 and is valued at £43,648 excluding VAT (£523,778 including VAT). The recorded contract values are stated separately and should not be combined. The published evaluation basis was direct award without competition, so no competitive scoring or eligibility criteria are recorded for this process.

This award shows that the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner purchases outsourced histology and pathology services from a specialist SME, using a direct below-threshold route. A credible future competitor would need reliable laboratory capacity, qualified pathology and histology staff, and the ability to process work to forensic standards. Experience handling evidential material, maintaining chain of custody, producing defensible reports and meeting strict quality controls would strengthen a supplier’s position. Providers should also be able to support work across Sussex and nearby South East locations, manage secure sample logistics and maintain consistent turnaround performance. The requirement is relevant to forensic laboratories, pathology providers and specialist diagnostic businesses able to deliver controlled, auditable services for policing and criminal justice users.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Histology Services

Notice Description

Outsourcing of Pathology Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e922
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079698-2026
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
£80,025 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORENSIC ACCESS LIMITED

Further Information

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