Award

CSW - Post-mortem Toxicology Services for HM Coroner for Warwickshire and Coventry.

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2023 at 11:14

Award Notice
Tender

01 Aug 2023 at 11:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Warwickshire County Council has awarded a contract for Post-mortem Toxicology Services for HM Coroner for Warwickshire and Coventry. The procurement process involved forensic toxicology services to analyse and report on various samples, such as blood and urine, and the contract value is GBP 800,000. The procurement method was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 31st August 2023. The contract period is planned to start on 12th January 2024 and end on 11th January 2028. The service category of the contract is "Other community, social and personal services". The Council is based in Warwickshire County, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing forensic toxicology services to collaborate with the Warwickshire County Council. Companies experienced in providing services related to post-mortem toxicology analysis and reporting would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract value is GBP 800,000, offering a potential for growth and expansion to successful bidders. Warwickshire County Council, as the contracting authority, emphasised the importance of expert evidence to support the Coroner in fulfilling duties. The procurement method utilised the open procedure to ensure transparency and fairness in the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSW - Post-mortem Toxicology Services for HM Coroner for Warwickshire and Coventry.

Notice Description

The Council (on behalf of HM Coroner for Warwickshire) requires Forensic Toxicology Services to analyse and report on samples such as blood, urine, vitreous humour, occasionally liver tissue and others. A standard screen (which is the most common request) is for alcohol, prescription drugs and recreational drugs. On occasion the Coroner will ask to test for a specific substance such as carbon monoxide, keytones or a particular drug or substance. These lab reports provide essential expert evidence to support the Coroner in the discharge of his / her duties. Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW Jets is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home Registration and use of CSW Jets is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSW JETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW JETS please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW JETS and express an interest in this project in order to download tender documents and be able to correspond with us about this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dbd587c-fb82-441d-a1de-85ac71bdfb46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee80bb52-8c9c-41c3-a350-8cf844a9120f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2028 4-5 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emilymousa@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07714407385

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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