Tender

Toxicology Testing Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is seeking a supplier to provide toxicology testing services for the Liverpool & Wirral Coroner Service. This open procedure (above threshold) tender, titled "Toxicology Testing Services," falls under the industry category of medical analysis services (CPV: 85148000). The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 14th October 2024 at 12:00 BST. The service will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £600,000 GBP and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in toxicology and medical analysis services, particularly those that qualify as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). By securing this contract, businesses can establish or expand their presence within the public health sector while contributing essential services to the local government. Companies that specialise in drug and alcohol testing, forensic analysis, and related fields will be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

Toxicology Testing Services

Notice Description

The Liverpool & Wirral Coroner Service provided by Liverpool City Council require a supplier to provide toxicology investigations to determine the potential role of drugs and alcohol in a person's death. Additional information: Please do not contact officers directly - all correspondence must be via ProContract portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614583be-3ea8-4270-b762-33bb43414208
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Glynn
Contact Email
rachel.glynn@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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