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3057_16 Toxicology Services

ESPO

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

15 Feb 2017 at 11:35

TenderAmendment

15 Feb 2017 at 11:29

TenderAmendment

15 Feb 2017 at 11:29

TenderAmendment

15 Feb 2017 at 11:28

Tender

28 Nov 2016 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Central Purchasing Body, Espo, seeking service providers for toxicology services under the framework titled "3057_16 Toxicology Services." This opportunity spans two lots: Lot 1 covers toxicology services across 12 regions in the UK, while Lot 2 specifically serves Leicestershire & Lincolnshire County Councils and Nottingham City Council. The tender period concluded on 12 December 2016, and the contract is set to commence on 1 February 2017, lasting until 31 January 2020. The estimated value of the framework is £6 million, and the method of procurement is an open procedure, promoting accessibility for all interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer toxicology services. Businesses specialising in analysis, technical inspection, and laboratory services would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The framework allows for a competitive environment with an emphasis on diversity, aiming to secure at least 4 to 6 service providers in each regional sub-lot, thereby fostering partnerships in public sector service delivery.

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Notice Title

3057_16 Toxicology Services

Notice Description

We are looking to appoint a number of Service Providers to provide public sector bodies, and their departments, with access to toxicology services .This framework will be split into 2 lots: Lot 1 Toxicology Services Lot 2 Toxicology Services for Leicestershire & Lincolnshire County Councils and Nottingham City Council. Lot 1 will be split by 12 sub-lots covering the 12 UK regions. The number of Service Providers offered a place onto Lot 1 will depend upon the number and nature of bids received, but the objective will be to ensure that Lot 1 offers choice of at least 4 to 6 Service Providers within each Sub-Lot. This number is not fixed and the final composition of Lot 1 will be decided by ESPO, the aim is to ensure choice & diversity is offered, whilst avoiding diluting economies of scale the Framework should bring about The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period 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 Local Government 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 An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d1b0c15-d668-487c-8b43-07becd681fe4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1646d32-ef96-4d4a-860b-8f807a9b3a35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2020 2-3 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

FORENSICS LIMITED T/A ALERE FORENSI

HAMPSHIRE SCIENTIFIC SERVICE

ORCHID CELLMARK LTD T/A CELLMARK FORENSIC SERVICES

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS LEICESTER NHS TRUST

WEST YORKSHIRE JOINT SERVICES - WEST YORKSHIRE ANALYTICAL SERVIC

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