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LCC Coronial Toxicology Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2024 at 10:53

Tender

07 Mar 2024 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a provider for "LCC Coronial Toxicology Services" under the hospital services category, specifically in toxicology, with a focus on laboratory services. This procurement process involves providing quality toxicology services for HM Senior Coroner in the UKF3 region. The tender has moved through the planning and active stages, with initial tenders opened on 8 April 2024 and the award announced on 26 July 2024. The contract, effective from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2027, may be extended for up to an additional 12-month period. The procurement method was an open procedure under the EU directive and GPA rules, ensuring fair competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services and toxicological analysis. With a focus on maintaining high professional standards and the integrity of test results, businesses with expertise in toxicology, laboratory management, and analytical chemistry would be well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, exemplifies the high standards expected. The contract can help businesses grow by providing a stable, multi-year engagement with potential for extension, fostering long-term collaboration with local government entities.

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Notice Title

LCC Coronial Toxicology Services

Notice Description

The Council requires provision of Toxicology Services for the use of HM Senior Coroner (including any Area/Assistant Coroner) hereafter referred to as "Coroner". The Supplier shall provide a quality Service which seeks value and respects the needs and aims of the Coroner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier shall be appointed as the sole provider of toxicological analysis via the detection, identification and quantification of toxicologically relevant substances and the interpretation of the results, which is required to assist with determining the cause of death for the Coroner. The Supplier shall be responsible for providing appropriate laboratory services on behalf of the Coroner and shall be expected to operate to the highest professional standards, maintaining the integrity of test results, reports and comprehensive analysis.

Renewal: The Council may, following the expiry of the initial period, extend this Contract on the same terms for a further period of twelve (12) months up to a maximum of twenty (24) months in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044679
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023558-2024
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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