- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire
- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire
- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire
- The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex
- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent
- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk
Scope
Reference
C20134
Description
Forensic Pathology Services Histology Element Histology often assists with the pathologist determining a precise cause of death and is therefore a pivotal requirement in support of the coronial and criminal justice process
Contract 1. Forensic Histology Services
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £237,500 excluding VAT
- £285,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
12 month optional extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85111800 - Pathology services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Changes in technology and in processes that alter or enhance the service offered by the supplier.
Changes in the requirements of the case submission process.
Changes in Force vetting requirements.
Changes in accreditations or standards held or required by the supplier that affect the service or the suppliers ability to deliver the service.
Changes in home office approval requirements that affect the service or the suppliers ability to deliver the service.
Changes in legislation that impact or affect the terms of this contract.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
a) Due to absence of competition for technical reasons, only one particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required and
b) There are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services
Contracting authorities
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGQM-8624-MNJX
Jubilee House, Falconers Chase
Wymondham
NR18 0WW
United Kingdom
Region: UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMYD-4367-RCGW
Bedfordshire Police HQ Bridgebury House, Woburn Road,
Kempston
MK43 9AX
United Kingdom
Region: UKH24 - Bedford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYNN-7542-TPNQ
PO Box 688
Huntingdon
PE29 9LA
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPMD-2748-DXXY
Harpenden Police Station, 13 Vaughan Road
Harpenden
AL5 4GZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBL-4276-QHPM
Kelvedon Park, London Road, Rivenhall
Witham
CM8 3HB
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZD-7548-CLJY
Kent Police HQ, Sutton Road
Maidstone
ME15 9BZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDLT-3241-XVCD
Police Headquarters, Portal Avenue, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP5 3QS
United Kingdom
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government