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Toxicology Reporting Services

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2021 at 11:44

Award Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2020 at 13:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract for Toxicology Reporting Services, designed to support its Coronial Service. The contract, valued at £800,000, commenced on 1st February 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2025. The procurement process followed an open method, and the contract was published on 28th October 2020, preceding a tender submission deadline of 9th November 2020. The services will be provided in Yorkshire and the Humber, and include sample collection, testing, and reporting to the HM Senior Coroner, among other specialist forensic services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and forensic sectors, particularly those that specialise in toxicology, clinical forensics, and analytical laboratory services. Companies equipped to meet the detailed compliance and accreditation standards applicable to forensic investigations will find this tender particularly relevant. Solutions and service providers that can ensure rigorous adherence to both ISO standards and legislative requirements will be in a strong position to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toxicology Reporting Services

Notice Description

In summary, the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Coronial Service requires the following from a Toxicology Reporting Service: * Sample collection kits; * Testing, analysis and interpretation of results; * Interpretative toxicology reports to HM Senior Coroner and Pathologist within contract timescales; * 24/7 emergency cover with urgent access and testing required in certain limited circumstances; * Maintenance of adequate contact between HM Senior Coroner's Office and staff; * Attendance at Inquest as required (additional fees paid as per the Coroners and Justice Act - The Coroners Allowances, Fees and Expenses Regulations 2013); * Monthly statistics and performance indicators to the Customer. * In addition to standard/routine and specialist toxicological, biochemical and immunological full advice and interpretation Service will be required. * These Services will be in support of the following legislation and/or guidance and any amendments thereof: o Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) Part 1 - Coroners etc.; o Coroners and Justice Act 2009 - Schedule 5 if appropriate; o Statutory Instrument 2013 No. 1629, CORONERS, ENGLAND AND WALES, The Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013 o Human Tissue Authority (HTA) in relation to the retention and disposal of samples; o The appropriate licence in relation to the Misuse of Drugs Act for the possession of Analytical Standards, Occasional Misuse of Substances found in possession of the deceased where a Coroner (non-criminal) investigation has taken place; o Compliance with either ISO17025 or ISO15189 accreditation and/or the latest United Kingdom and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists (UKIAFT) Forensic laboratory guidelines. o Where appropriate evidence of mapping from the Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) to UKAS is essential. Exceptionally verifiable compliance with the forensic toxicology laboratory standards set out by the United Kingdom and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists (UKIAFT) will be considered as an alternative; o Compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA), ISO 9001:2008 and quality standards is desirable; o Recognition of the requirements of the Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act 1984.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6716c3-c1a5-4187-9dbe-de712b015b65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

85100000 - Health services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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