Tender

Provision of Toxicology Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2022 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of Toxicology Services." This contract pertains to blood analysis services, specifically toxicology testing requested by HM Senior Coroner for Essex. The tender period concludes on 23 February 2022, with bids being opened on 24 January 2022. The contract is expected to last for 720 days, with an option for a 24-month renewal. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing wider participation in this opportunity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and laboratory services sector, particularly those specialising in toxicology and drug testing. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive blood analysis services, including standard drug and alcohol testing, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement may position firms for growth by aligning their services with the needs of local authorities and potentially expanding their portfolio through future contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Toxicology Services

Notice Description

The authority are looking to procure a supplier for the provision of toxicology services. The Service Provider shall undertake the following tests upon request by HM Senior Coroner for Essex; Standard Drug Testing; Alcohol Only Testing; SDT + Alcohol Testing; Full Screening

Lot Information

Lot 1

The authority are looking to procure a supplier for the provision of toxicology services. The Service Provider shall undertake the following tests upon request by HM Senior Coroner for Essex; Standard Drug Testing; Alcohol Only Testing; SDT + Alcohol Testing; Full Screening

Renewal: 1 period of 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030ea6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002061-2022
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Victoria Robertson
Contact Email
victoria.robertson@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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