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BHCC AC Toxicology Sampling for HM Coroner West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Brighton & Hove City Council recently completed a procurement process for the provision of toxicology services to the HM Coroner West Sussex, Brighton & Hove. The contract, titled "BHCC AC Toxicology Sampling for HM Coroner West Sussex, Brighton & Hove," falls under the pathology services industry category. It involves the analysis of post-mortem samples and provision of professional witnesses at Coroner's inquests. The services are located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award, below the threshold LTR. The contract starts on 1st July 2025 and ends on 31st March 2027, featuring a one-month notice termination clause. The awarded supplier is University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, with the total contract value amounting to £108,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the medical and pathology services sectors, particularly those with expertise in toxicology. Enterprises capable of providing swift turnaround analysis and those with the resources to act as expert witnesses at inquests would find the contract appealing. While currently awarded to a large-scale supplier, other qualified businesses looking to expand their operations in the South East or enhance their service portfolio might consider engaging in future tenders or establishing partnerships for subcontracting opportunities in this domain. The requirement for specialised toxicology services creates a platform for businesses to ensure enduring relationships with public health authorities and coroner services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC AC Toxicology Sampling for HM Coroner West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

Notice Description

To provide for HM Coroner West Sussex, Brighton & Hove with a service of Coroners Toxicology analysis of post-mortem samples and providing professional witnesses at Coroner's inquests. This will only be for cases within Brighton and Hove area of the shared jurisdiction. The contract with the current supplier has expired and a new 2-year contract is required until April 2027 - or until a single contract is in place to cover the entire West Sussex, Brighton & Hove jurisdiction. The contract will have a one month notice exit clause. The current service is outlined below: * Postmortems are undertaken on behalf of HM Coroner for West Sussex, Brighton & Hove at Brighton & Hove City Mortuary. Postmortems are performed by the Mortuary team and Pathologists employed by HM Coroner but with a substantive post at Royal Sussex County Hospital. * HM Coroner sends diagnostic samples to the laboratory at the Royal Sussex County Hospital for toxicological analysis and reporting. * The turnaround time for analysis of toxicology cases is 28 calendar days and a report is emailed to HM Coroner on completion of analysis. * Clinical scientists specialising in toxicology are made available to act as professional witnesses at HM Coroner's inquests to discuss the laboratory's toxicology reports as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c356ba5-2c89-4687-b934-311fd042f19d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/573ef739-5532-42ef-941c-34779b8ddc90
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Below threshold LTR Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 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
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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