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title: "CACI Proficiency Testing"
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# CACI Proficiency Testing

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e8c6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CACI Proficiency Testing" contract was managed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire, located at the Police Headquarters, Deepdale Lane, Nettleham, Lincoln. This contract focuses on services within the public utilities and postal and telecommunications domains and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Initially initiated as a tender, the process reached the award stage and subsequently moved to contract formation, with the contract being signed on 10th June 2025. The direct procurement method used was below threshold and without competition, culminating in an award details notice published on 26th November 2025. The contract is active and spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th April 2029, with a gross contract value of £36,316.80.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses within the forensic science and proficiency testing sectors, particularly for providers capable of supplying and managing proficiency testing materials. It is ideally suited to companies that can deliver services complying with the Forensic Science Regulator code of practice and ISO 17025 standards. SMEs, such as the awarded supplier, CACI LIMITED, which operates within Kensington Village, London, have demonstrated their ability to secure such essential contracts, supporting the public sector's forensic capabilities and ultimately benefiting the wider criminal justice system. Businesses that can offer innovation in testing services or enhance lab efficiencies could leverage this opportunity for growth, visibility, and influence in the public service domain.

## Notice

Proficiency testing (PT) is a requirement under the Forensic Science Regulator code of practice and ISO 17025. PT is defined under the code as 'The determination of the testing performance of a forensic unit, i.e. tests to evaluate the competence of practitioners and the quality performance of the forensic unit'. The external provider of PT provide materials that would simulate case data and would test our abilities as a lab in answering the questions provided. This would allow us to find weaknesses in our processes/tools/methods and as such would enable the unit to operate more effectively and produce more reliable results. This benefits victims of crime and the wider criminal justice system. Lincs DFU currently hold FSR compliance and accreditation, with CACI the current provider of PT but this is due for renewal in May 2025. This was after the National Accreditation Body for the United Kingdom (UKAS), raised a finding about our lack of PT. The requirements include both having a 4-year plan for PT and this being implemented, however this can be purchased on a yearly basis or a contract covering the next 4 years. The quoted cost is PS8k / year or PS30k over 4 years. These costs were previously paid from the accreditation budget (Project DeVa), with funds transferred back to the Crime budget 25/26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077058-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,316 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 2LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | West Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Nettleham |
| Westminster constituency | Gainsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CACI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 07:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077058-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077058-2025
  26th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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