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Toxicology Analysis and Reports Service

Norfolk County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2021 at 14:12

Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2021 at 09:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is seeking to procure a contract for the Toxicology Analysis and Reports Service, a vital service within the public health sector. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids accepted until 27th May 2021. The services required will support the Norfolk Coroner, addressing a jurisdiction that encompasses a population of approximately 920,000 and dealing with around 3,000 reported deaths annually. This procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring broad participation from interested suppliers, and offers a contract value of £350,000 for an active service period commencing after the award date.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in toxicological analysis and related laboratory services to expand their clientele. Suppliers that possess expertise in toxic substances monitoring, compliance with public health regulations, and experience working with public sector bodies will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. By engaging in this process, businesses can potentially establish a long-term relationship with a regional authority known for significant operational demands in forensic science and coroner services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toxicology Analysis and Reports Service

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for toxicology analysis and reports service.The Norfolk Coroner jurisdiction covers a population of 920,000 and has approximately 3000 reported deaths a year. Under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (the 2009 Act), the Coroners (Investigation) Regulations 2013 and the Coroners (Inquest Rules) 2013, the Coroner is required to establish the cause of a person's death. If the cause of death is unknown, then the Coroner will instruct a pathologist to conduct an examination to establish the cause of death. As part of that examination the pathologist may request that samples taken during examination are submitted for toxicological analysis. Norfolk County Council is responsible for meeting all costs of the service and for arranging a toxicology service to support the needs of the Senior Coroner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a41f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020829-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Forensics Limited

Further Information

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