Tender

The Provision of Toxicology Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2019 at 08:33

Tender Notice
Tender

31 Oct 2019 at 12:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently managing a procurement process titled "The Provision of Toxicology Services," which falls under the pathology services industry category. The council serves the Black Country Coroners Jurisdiction, covering Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. This tender is in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 29th November 2019. The contract, valued at £240,000, is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2020 and will run for a four-year period, concluding on 31st January 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in toxicology and pathology. Given the importance of timely services in coroner inquiries, companies that can efficiently provide high-quality toxicology services will find this tender a suitable match. While this contract does not specifically encourage small or voluntary community sector enterprises, established service providers with a track record in similar public sector contracts are encouraged to apply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Toxicology Services

Notice Description

Sandwell MBC (the Council) is the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Jurisdiction which covers four local authority areas namely; Sandwell MBC, Dudley MBC, Walsall MBC and Wolverhampton City Council. Annually approximately 5000 deaths are reported to the Senior Coroner for the Black Country. When discharging his or her judicial responsibilities, a coroner will make whatever inquiries are necessary when endeavouring to establish a cause of death.Those inquiries although not exclusively may involve a Digital Autopsy scan, a Post Mortem examination and in some instances the use of Toxicology Services to ensure that service he or she provides meets the needs of the bereaved in a timely manner. The Council proposes to enter into a Contract Agreement to provide Toxicology Services for a period of four years (4) (subject to termination) commencing 1st February 2020 and expiring 31st January 2024 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370310e9-2942-4206-aa81-1d7d5b04c1ae
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 4-5 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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