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title: "Outsourcing of Fingerprint Enhancement Casework"
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# Outsourcing of Fingerprint Enhancement Casework

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-609253ff-aaa0-422a-9b79-b23472b0ed97

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## Summary

The Thames Valley Police has awarded a contract for the outsourcing of Fingerprint Enhancement Casework. The procurement process involved a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period is from 2nd November 2022 to 1st January 2023, with a total contract value of £36,000. The procurement falls under the industry category of Clinical forensics equipment and supplies. The tender was initiated on 1st November 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in clinical forensics equipment and supplies to provide services to support the backlog reduction of cases in the Fingerprint Development unit. The contract has been awarded to Forensic Access Limited and focuses on batch processing of fingerprint cases to meet accreditation standards. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those with expertise in forensic technology and accredited laboratory processing of fingerprint evidence.

## Notice

Single Source Agreement Award notification - no action to be taken The Forensic Dept have identified the need to establish external service provision to support the effective and efficient reduction in the backlog of cases held in the Fingerprint Development unit and meet the accreditation to ISO17025 scrutinised by UKAS. Awarded to Forensic Access Limited, who are the only accredited provider of this service and with whom we already have contractual relationship, relating to Histology/Pathology services to establish an MOU of requirements. This is historically a Niche service now provided by Forensic Access. The technical nuances required around effecting the batch processing of fingerprint cases currently sat in an extended backlog requires this approach to ensure continuous, effective and efficient operation. This action will provide agreed service level turnaround times meeting technical requirements Outsourcing in this manner will realise capacity to meet priority crime cases, in addition to complying with actions imposed by UKAS in maintaining accreditation to ISO 17025 as required by Forensic Science Regulation. Forensic Science Regulation and Legislation require the use of accredited laboratories to process and capture fingerprint evidence. Compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator's Codes and ISO 17025 accreditation ensures quality of service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c59808-9493-4498-9395-95127122a868 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2022 - 1 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORENSIC ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2022 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c59808-9493-4498-9395-95127122a868

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c59808-9493-4498-9395-95127122a868
  2nd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c27574aa-171d-4bcc-b9a2-da93c8b7ec47

## Notice URLs

- https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/au/about-us/our-people/departments-and-teams/procurement/

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