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Provision of Toxicology Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Apr 2022 at 19:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process relates to the "Provision of Toxicology Services" initiated by Essex County Council, aimed at the health and social work services sector. This open tender was intended to provide forensic toxicology services for coroner services, with a focus on the analysis of drugs and poisons in biological tissues. Unfortunately, the tender has been cancelled, and all related activities, including the award process, have been discontinued. The procurement stage was at the point of planning before cancellation, with no specific deadlines noted.

This tender represented a potential opportunity for businesses specialised in forensic toxicology, particularly those offering services related to blood analysis and other biological sample testing. Companies capable of providing high-quality technical expertise in toxicology could have found this an advantageous opportunity for collaboration with a reputable public sector authority. With the tender now cancelled, businesses that were prepared to navigate this procurement process should remain alert for future opportunities in this field as similar services may be required moving forward.

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Notice Title

Provision of Toxicology Services

Notice Description

The provision of toxicology services for Coroner Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Toxicology is the analysis of drugs and poisons in biological tissues. Forensic toxicology includes the detection of drugs and poisons in biological systems for medico-legal purposes. Forensic specimens can include blood, urine, saliva, vitreous humor, liver, stomach contents and hair.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032978
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008925-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

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
2 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Karen Tucciarone
Contact Email
karen.tucciarone@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330321664

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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