Award

Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - LCC41838

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2025 at 14:21

Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2024 at 11:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has concluded an open procurement process for the provision of forensic toxicology services required by the HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The contract, identified as LCC41838, falls under the industry category of laboratory services and medical laboratory services. The procurement began with a tender notice published on 9th December 2024, leading to an active award on 29th April 2025. The contract period is set to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2027, covering services such as the collection, transportation, testing, analysis, and reporting of samples. The total value of this procurement is £500,000, and the location for service delivery is the North West of the United Kingdom.

This contract opens significant opportunities for businesses operating in the laboratory services or forensic science sectors, especially those with capabilities in analytical testing and sample management. Given its suitability for SMEs, smaller companies with expertise in forensic toxicology could leverage this contract to enhance their credibility and expand their service offerings in public sector contracts. The procurement follows an open procedure above the threshold, providing a transparent and competitive platform for all eligible businesses to tender their services. The successful supplier, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, reflects the potential for collaboration with established entities in healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - LCC41838

Notice Description

"Lancashire County Council is seeking to establish a single supplier contract for the provision of Forensic Toxicology Services for the HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Services will include the collection, transportation, testing, analysis and reporting of samples for HM Senior Coroner."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5be2f92d-fac2-428f-987e-8737aadd11c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ba77c2-8adc-415d-8915-c24292659f18
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bryony Boutell
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 530085

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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