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Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - RFQ 14339310

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2016 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of forensic toxicology services as part of an open procurement process. This framework contract is aimed at supporting the HM Senior Coroner for East Lancashire and the HM Senior Coroner for Preston and West Lancashire. The tender was published on 30 August 2016, with a deadline for submissions set for 27 September 2016. The total contract value is £800,000, and the contract period will run from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2020, with delivery expected within the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services industries, particularly those specialising in toxicology and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this framework contract, given that it is designed to be accessible for such organisations. Successful bidders may also have the potential to extend their services to other public sector entities, like Blackburn with Darwen Council, enhancing their scope for growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - RFQ 14339310

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of forensic toxicology services, for the HM Senior Coroner for East Lancashire and HM Senior Coroner for Preston and West Lancashire. Services will include the collection, transportation, testing, analysis, and reporting of samples for the HM Senior Coroner. This is a framework contract whereby toxicology services will be ordered by HM Senior Coroner as and when required. LCC wishes to establish this contract as accessible for use by other public sector bodies including Blackburn with Darwen Council (BwD). As such, where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits, LCC will expect the successful Tenderer, when approached, to be willing to contract with BwD for the provision tendered for herein, on the terms and conditions detailed herein, at the prices agreed as a result of this procurement process. Additional information: To apply, please select the link above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d459a575-7ec6-40a4-b3a7-38bdf08eaf89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

85111000 - Hospital services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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