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title: "Forensic Accreditation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e8d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
published: "2021-10-06"
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# Forensic Accreditation Services

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e8d8

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has conducted a public procurement process for "Forensic Accreditation Services", aimed at providing accreditation for ISO17025 and ISO17020 standards. This limited procurement method was executed through a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, as the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) is the sole recognised accreditation entity within the UK for assessing ISO standards in forensic analysis. The contract, valued at £500,000, was signed on 20th July 2021 and is currently active. The procurement process falls under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category, with the primary delivery location being London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic accreditation and laboratory services to engage with a prominent public sector entity. Given the limited nature of the procurement, firms equipped to offer these specific accreditation services would be especially well-suited to compete, although they must meet stringent quality and technical criteria. Engaging in such public contracts not only allows businesses to expand their portfolio but also enhances their credibility through association with a leading public organisation.

## Notice

Forensic Accreditation Services for ISO17025 and ISO17020

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Accreditation services for the Metropolitan police to provide in house forensic services.

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award. UKAS are the only recognised accreditation entity within the UK who can assess ISO standards for forensic analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024938-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024938-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.met.police.uk/

## Provenance

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