Tender

Provision of Toxicology Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2022 at 16:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Toxicology Services," which falls under the industry category of blood-testing reagents and blood analysis services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 23rd February 2022. The estimated contract value is £300,000, with the service expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2024. The services will be delivered in England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors to expand their operations. SMEs, particularly those specialising in toxicology, drug testing, and related analytical services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with Essex County Council, successful bidders can gain valuable experience and potentially secure long-term relationships in public health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Toxicology Services

Notice Description

The provision of toxicology services. The Service Provider shall undertake the following tests upon request by HM Senior Coroner for Essex; Standard Drug Testing; Alcohol Only Testing; SDT + Alcohol Testing; Full Screening

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adcbdbb0-05f5-4a5a-89d0-d0998f4206d4
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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