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Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

Award

02 Jun 2021 at 15:32

TenderUpdate

15 Mar 2021 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services" as part of a framework contract for the HM Senior Coroner covering Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an active status, and the main procurement category falls under services, specifically medical laboratories (CPV code 85145000). The initial term of the framework will commence on approximately 1st July 2021 and will last for 24 months, with a potential extension that cannot exceed a total of 48 months. Interested parties should note that the final date for submission of tenders is 16th April 2021, at 10:00 AM.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic toxicology, laboratory services, and medical analysis to expand their market reach. Companies that are ISO 17025 accredited or hold equivalent certifications, and have experience with the Human Tissue Authority regulations would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The framework allows for the order of services on an as-needed basis for the Coroner, encouraging a flexible approach for bidders who can provide quality and timely forensic analysis services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of forensic toxicology services for the HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of forensic toxicology services for the HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. 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.

Options: The framework agreement for the provision of forensic toxicology services will commence on or around 01.07.2021.The agreement will run for an initial term of 24 months until 30.06.2023 with the option to extend for any number of defined periods so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029252
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002795-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 0LD
Postcode Area
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
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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