Award

Toxicology Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Sep 2019 at 07:17

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has awarded a contract for Toxicology Services, primarily focusing on post-mortem investigations within the Essex jurisdiction where unexpected or violent deaths occur. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £189,000, spans two years from 1st October 2019 to 30th September 2021. The successful supplier for this award is Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with the award announced on 10th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in forensic and medical analysis services, particularly those that can deliver blood analysis and related toxicology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity particularly suitable, especially those that can demonstrate the capability to undertake specialized medical investigations. As the contract allows for potential extensions, there may be further opportunities for renewal or additional work throughout the duration of the contract.

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Notice Title

Toxicology Services

Notice Description

Where a death occurs within the Essex Jurisdiction and: a) that death is unexpected or violent; or b) the cause of death is not known; or c) the death has occurred in custody, HM Senior Coroner for Essex has a duty to investigate the death. Where such a death occurs, part of this responsibility is to instruct that Post Mortems and forensic testing are undertaken to assist with HM Coroner's investigation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e69fb2c-ba2c-4111-801d-7fce6a45a270
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1383a065-6a77-45c7-a8df-34dbac05c571
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Tucciarone
Contact Email
karen.tucciarone@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03330 321664

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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