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title: "PROVISION OF PHYSICAL FORENSIC SERVICES UNDER THE BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM CALL-OFF CONTRACT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c42"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# PROVISION OF PHYSICAL FORENSIC SERVICES UNDER THE BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM CALL-OFF CONTRACT

Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c42

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police focuses on the provision of physical forensic services under the BlueLight Commercial Dynamic Purchasing System call-off contract. This contract falls under the service industry category specifically relating to police services. It is situated in the UKJ1 region and has reached the award stage. Key dates include the signing on 1st April 2026, and the contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an extension option up to 31st March 2031. The procurement method employed here is a limited award procedure without prior publication, indicating a targeted and specialised selection for suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in forensic services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With contracts valued at over £19 million, suppliers such as Orchid Cellmark Ltd, Forensic Access Limited, and Key Forensic Services Limited have been actively involved, indicating a competitive space for businesses with similar expertise. Companies equipped to deliver technological solutions or expertise in forensic services and capable of subcontracting will find this tender most suited to their capabilities, providing potential for both immediate service delivery and long-term partnership opportunities within public safety frameworks.

## Notice

Provision of physical forensic services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of physical forensic services.

Options: 3 years from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2029, +2 years to 31/03/2031

### Procurement Information

3 year + 2 year extension, call-off via an existing BLC DPS. Process run and awarded by BlueLight Commercial (BLC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038347-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,193,646 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FORENSIC ACCESS; KEY FORENSIC SERVICES; ORCHID CELLMARK LTD (T/A CELLMARK FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241100 - Police services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038347-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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