---
title: "Provision of Histology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
published: "2025-05-28"
---

# Provision of Histology Services

Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527bb

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## Summary

The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police has concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of Histology Services," focusing on pathology services within the public sector category. The tender, located in the Kidlington region of the United Kingdom, has reached the award stage with the contract being active. The procurement, identified by the reference ID OP25003, adhered to a direct procurement method due to being below threshold without competition. This contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and spans until 31st May 2026, valued at £24,000, inclusive of VAT, and £20,000 exclusive of VAT.

Opportunities for business growth arise from offering specialised services within the forensic and pathology fields. Forensic Access Limited, an SME based in Wantage, was awarded this contract, indicating a strong demand for niche expertise in histology services for post-mortem samples. Small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in pathology, precision in service delivery, and readiness to liaise with public authorities can find this sector promising for future contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

Provision of Histology Services for post mortem samples. Services provided upon submission of a request form.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028030-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 1NZ |
| 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 West |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 10:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028030-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028030-2025
  28th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forensic-access.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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