Planning

3057_16 Toxicology Services

ESPO

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender for "3057_16 Toxicology Services" initiated by ESPO, a central purchasing body based in Leicester, England. The procurement falls under the health and social services category and aims to establish a framework for toxicology testing services for Pathologists on behalf of H.M. Coroner. The contract period is set from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2019, with an estimated value of £4,000,000 and a minimum value of £1,000,000. The tender is currently at the planning stage, and organisations interested in participating should express their interest by 15th January 2016 through specified channels.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those adept in toxicology testing and related technical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as there may be provisions for them within the framework. Companies serving local authorities, NHS bodies, and other public sector organisations could particularly benefit from this opportunity to secure contracts for essential services on a national basis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3057_16 Toxicology Services

Notice Description

ESPO will shortly be seeking to put in place a framework to provide a toxicology testing service for Pathologists on behalf of H.M. Coroner. There is also the potential requirement to include other testing services required by Public Sector bodies. Organisations wishing to participate in the forthcoming supplier engagement, are invited to express an interest by emailing c.muir@espo.org quoting ESPO reference number 3057_16. The main purpose of the supplier engagement will be to help shape the scope and structure of the new framework. Please note that an eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the framework agreement. This is a notice for social services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74. Type of services - Health and Social Services. Whilst initially for use by Leicestershire County Council, Lincolnshire C.C. and Nottingham City the framework will also be open to use by other classifications of user, as listed below, on a National basis. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and LocalGovernment Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Additional information: In order to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity, please see the details below and please ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available: - Go to www.eastmidstenders.org- (If you are not already registered) Register your company by selecting the 'Register' box on the top of the home page. - Once registered visit the home page and search for the tender '3057-16 Toxicology Services' by selecting 'View Opportunities'. - Express an interest by selecting the 'Register Interest' box at the bottom of the screen. You should receive a notification email confirming your expression of interest. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation tosupport@due-north.com or telephone +44 1670597136.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92df36b7-e929-4b17-824d-e7d0943bafb0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2016Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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