Award

Toxicology Testing Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 14:58

Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for "Toxicology Testing Services" is managed by Liverpool City Council, a regional or local authority in the UK. The tender falls under the medical analysis services industry and is set to support coroner services in determining the role of substances in deaths. This process, using an open procedure, aims to procure services valued at £1,125,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th October 2024, with the award period beginning the same day. The services are required across regions UKD72 and UKD74, with submissions only accepted electronically.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical analysis and toxicology services. Companies with capabilities to deliver high-quality toxicology investigations are particularly well-suited to compete. Emphasis is placed on quality, social value, and cost-effectiveness, making it pertinent for businesses that excel in these areas to consider bidding. The contract period exemplifies a significant growth chance, spanning three years with an optional one-year extension, fostering long-term collaboration with the Liverpool City Council.

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Notice Title

Toxicology Testing Services

Notice Description

Toxicology services form part of the coronial post mortem examinations. This is a statutory duty the Council has to fund to enable the Coroner to fulfil their investigations into sudden and unexplained deaths.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Toxicology services form part of the coronial post mortem examinations. This is a statutory duty the Council has to fund to enable the Coroner to fulfil their investigations into sudden and unexplained deaths.

Renewal: The initial contract term is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049ada
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055915-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Kevin Fletcher
Contact Email
kevin.fletcher@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512333000

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool, TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOXICOLOGY

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