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The Provision of Toxicology Services - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, which is responsible for the Black Country Coroners Jurisdiction, covering areas such as Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. This contract titled "The Provision of Toxicology Services" is awarded to Analytical Services International and involves providing essential toxicology services for a duration of four years, from 1st February 2020 to 31st January 2024. The contract's value amounts to £200,000, utilising an open procurement method with the process completed on 30th January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in pathology and laboratory services, particularly for those that offer specialised toxicology capabilities. Companies that can provide advanced blood-testing reagents and laboratory expertise may find this contract beneficial, as it requires significant analytical support to assist coroner investigations. As the contract spans four years, it allows for sustained collaborations, making it attractive to large-scale service providers in the healthcare and forensic sectors.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Toxicology Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Sandwell MBC (the Council) is the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Jurisdiction which covers four local authority areas namely; Sandwell MBC, Dudley MBC, Walsall MBC and Wolverhampton City Council. Annually approximately 5000 deaths are reported to the Senior Coroner for the Black Country. When discharging his or her judicial responsibilities, a coroner will make whatever inquiries are necessary when endeavouring to establish a cause of death.Those inquiries although not exclusively may involve a Digital Autopsy scan, a Post Mortem examination and in some instances the use of Toxicology Services to ensure that service he or she provides meets the needs of the bereaved in a timely manner. The Council proposes to enter into a Contract Agreement to provide Toxicology Services for a period of four years (4) (subject to termination) commencing 1st February 2020 and expiring 31st January 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62867e49-2006-475f-8fc9-02158e4e415a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANALYTICAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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