Tender

CO0262 Provision of Toxicology Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Aug 2022 at 12:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has launched a procurement process titled "CO0262 Provision of Toxicology Services" in the services category. The contract value is £600,000 with a tender deadline of 23rd September 2022. This open procedure tender involves blood analysis services and is aimed at supporting the Coroner's compliance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 in emergency situations. The contract period is set to start from 1st November 2022 until 31st October 2024.

This tender by Essex County Council presents an opportunity for businesses offering toxicology services to engage in a contract worth £600,000. Considering the nature of the services required for drug testing, alcohol testing, and full screening, analytical laboratories specialised in toxicology would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, indicating inclusivity in the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO0262 Provision of Toxicology Services

Notice Description

The provision of an effective toxicology service shall support HM Senior Coroner for Essex's compliance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, and the Council's continual commitment to the bereaved families of Essex. HM Senior Coroner for Essex also has a responsibility to act in incidents resulting in mass fatalities. In such cases the Service Provider must to be able to respond and support high volume processing in emergency situations. The Service Provider shall support any out of hours processing in urgent situations. The Service Provider shall undertake the following tests upon request by HM Senior Coroner for Essex; (a) Standard Drug Testing; (b) Alcohol Only Testing; (c) SDT + Alcohol Testing; (d) Full Screening In addition to the tests listed in paragraph 2.1 the Service Provider shall undertake special analytical test.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1bb4a9b-fd65-4af1-836b-d9b7685d8185
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f86e18-d033-4b93-9a84-3eb79c15fd43
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood 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
23 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 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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