---
title: "Pathology Histology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05651b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE"
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# Pathology Histology Services

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05651b

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract to Forensic Access Ltd for the delivery of pathology histology services to Warwickshire Police. The contract addresses the need following the withdrawal of services previously provided by Forensic Pathology Services. This direct award contract, valued at approximately £12,000 plus VAT per annum, will run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with no extensions planned. The procurement process employed a direct method below the threshold without competition, and the services fall under the industry category of pathology services. This contract focuses on the Warwickshire region, specifically within the UKG13 area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the forensic science and pathology sectors. Companies specialising in pathology services, particularly those with expertise in histology, would find this contract beneficial for growth. As Forensic Access Ltd, an SME, has been awarded this contract, it demonstrates that smaller-scale enterprises with specialised offerings can effectively compete by catering to the precise and critical needs of regional law enforcement agencies. This procurement highlights the potential for similar entities to capitalise on niche service requirements in public sector procurement.

## Notice

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for the provision of pathology histology services to Warwickshire Police. From 30 June 2022 the provision of pathology histology services previously provided via Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) was withdrawn therefore a further exemption has recently been completed to continue to receive this critical service direct from Forensic Access, a service that is not available elsewhere. The service offered by Forensic Access to Warwickshire Police will be formalised by a MoU between both parties. The MoU will be in place for 3 years with no options to extend and although cannot state precise value as cannot predict how often service will be required an estimate based on previous annual spend estimates approximately PS12,000 plus VAT per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042603-2025 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | LEEK WOOTTON |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV35 7QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick All Saints & Woodloes |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| 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

- 24 Jul 2025 at 08:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042603-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042603-2025
  24th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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