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Cornwall & IOS Coronial Service - Toxicology Service

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Award

25 Nov 2024 at 08:23

Award Notice
Tender

16 Apr 2024 at 10:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process for providing toxicology services for the Cornwall & IOS Coronial Service. The contract, titled "Cornwall & IOS Coronial Service - Toxicology Service," falls under the industry category of laboratory services. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender period ended on 19 May 2024, with the contract commencing on 1 October 2024 and running until 30 September 2028. The total value of the contract amounts to GBP 640,000. The awarded supplier is University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The geographical scope of delivery includes England, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services to enhance their portfolios, particularly through the provision of drug and alcohol testing services. The contract's comprehensive requirements, including both standard and enhanced analytical testing, offer a robust platform for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in laboratory services are especially well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the council's emphasis on SME suitability. This opens a pathway for these enterprises to establish long-term collaborations with public sector organisations, contributing to their business expansion and enhancing their credibility in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cornwall & IOS Coronial Service - Toxicology Service

Notice Description

Cornwall Council uses the Supplying the South West Portal found at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk to advertise all tender opportunities. New users to the system must register on this site to obtain access to the council's e-tendering system (Proactis). The Council is responsible for providing coronial services for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The Service Provider shall undertake the following tests upon request by the Coroner: (a) Standard (analytical) Drug Testing; (b) Standard (analytical) Alcohol Testing; (c) Standard (analytical) Drug and Alcohol Testing; (d) Enhanced (analytical, calculations and assessments) Drug Testing; (e) Enhanced (analytical, calculations and assessments) Alcohol Testing (f) Enhanced (analytical, calculations and assessments ) Drug and Alcohol Testing;

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c6b87e3-3166-4537-9821-0bc16393263a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af306f7-7944-4a83-ac52-2130030a5fd1
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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