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Toxicology

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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21 Dec 2023 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has awarded a contract for a Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, and Laboratory Testing Service to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The contract involves analysing tissue and body fluids, assisting the Coroner in sudden unexpected deaths investigations, and is split into two lots. The contract period starts on 20th November 2023, running for 3 years until 19th October 2026, with possible extensions. The tender deadline was 29th August 2023, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, under the medical laboratories services category.

This awarded tender by City of Doncaster Council offers business growth opportunities for companies specializing in medical laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity particularly suitable. The contract's focus on Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology testing services for autopsies and sudden death investigations makes it ideal for companies with expertise in these areas. Businesses interested in long-term contracts with potential extensions should consider this tender as a lucrative opportunity for sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

Toxicology

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council ( "the council") has a requirement for the provision of a highly professional Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology and associated Laboratory Testing Service. The Service Provider will be required to analyse tissue and body fluids obtained during autopsy examination for the detection of substances, and assist the Coroner to investigate sudden unexpected deaths within their area of remit, in accordance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The council is looking to contract with either a sole tender or multiple suppliers for the two lots as listed below. Lot 1 - Toxicology Laboratory Testing Lot 2 - Microbiology and Virology, Lung Mineral Fibre (asbestos) Assay, Genetics (DNA Extraction and Storage) and Immunology Laboratory Testing It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st November 2023 and run for a period of 3 years until 31st October 2026. There is also an option to extend the contract on no more than 2 (two) occasions for up to 24 (twenty four) months on each occasion (3+2+2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c19de1-91c2-470f-9382-62ac02c58c37
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2023 - 19 Nov 2026 3-4 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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