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

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-438bd744-117a-437a-8b4d-761c7cee92f1

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## Summary

Thames Valley Police is the contracting authority for the provision of physical forensic services under the Bluelight Commercial Dynamic Purchasing System call-off contract. The contract falls within the police services industry category, classified with CPV #75241100, and is set to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract award stage was completed on 31st March 2026. The contract runs from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2031, with a total value of £26,193,647.44 GBP distributed among the awarded suppliers.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Winning bidders include Orchid Cellmark Ltd (t/a Cellmark Forensic Services), Forensic Access Limited, and Key Forensic Services Limited, all of which are classified as SMEs. The contract promises substantial growth prospects for companies that can provide innovative and efficient forensic solutions to support police operations. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish a strong partnership with a prominent public safety entity like Thames Valley Police, facilitating increased visibility and further contract opportunities within the law enforcement sector.

## Notice

Award notification only. Provision of physical forensic services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0047bf1-b605-4f7a-aa76-1beedaa4fd3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,193,647 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,193,646 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 2NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington East |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FORENSIC ACCESS; KEY FORENSIC SERVICES; ORCHID CELLMARK LTD (T/A CELLMARK FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241100 - Police services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0047bf1-b605-4f7a-aa76-1beedaa4fd3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0047bf1-b605-4f7a-aa76-1beedaa4fd3f
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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