Planning

LCC Coronial Toxicology Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Aug 2023 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council is planning a tender for 'LCC Coronial Toxicology Services' in the hospital services industry. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date set for 14th January 2024. The total contract value is £700,000 GBP. The Council aims to renew the service by 1st August 2024, with the possibility of extension years. The procurement method is a tender initiated under the legal basis of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.

This tender for Coronial Toxicology Services by the Lincolnshire County Council presents a valuable business opportunity for companies providing laboratory, hospital, and medical laboratory services. Businesses offering toxicological testing services will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The Council's emphasis on clear reporting and meeting statutory duties underlines the importance of quality service provision in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

LCC Coronial Toxicology Services

Notice Description

The Coroner has a statutory duty under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 to certify and register deaths for any cases referred. Post-mortem samples are mostly utilised however ante-mortem sampling is occasionally required. Samples taken are sent for Toxicological testing to ascertain the presence of the requested drugs or alcohol. The Coroner utilises the results of Toxicological screening in ascertaining the cause of death which can be used in court proceedings at inquest, therefore a clear report must be provided per sample.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council will be tendering for 'Coronial Toxicology Services' in time for renewal on 1st August 2024. Pre-market engagement via an RFI is available; this exercise is to gain a further understanding of the market, the likely interest and to inform our specification and commercial arrangement. Further details of the RFI can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/opportunities

Renewal: The Council anticipates that extension year(s) will be made available however, the design of the initial and extension period(s) have not yet been determined.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ef19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023578-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111000 - Hospital services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Emma Golds
Contact Email
emma.golds@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522552222

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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