Award

Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2025 at 11:09

Tender

09 Dec 2024 at 10:19

Planning

25 Sep 2024 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Forensic Toxicology Services meant for HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Following an Above Threshold Open tender process, a single supplier contract has been granted to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The contract concerns laboratory services including the collection, transportation, testing, analysis, and reporting of samples. Originally planned and announced back in 2024, the tender reached completion as of May 2025. The procurement category is services, and the contract signing occurred on 29th April 2025, with a contract value of £500,000 GBP. The initial contract term is 24 months, extendable up to another 24 months. The procurement method used was open procedure, ensuring broad competition.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating within medical laboratory services or forensic toxicology sectors, especially those capable of delivering high-quality service at competitive prices. With Quality accounting for 70% of the award criteria alongside a price consideration of 30%, businesses well-versed in stringent forensic examination processes stand a good chance. Firms offering robust logistic solutions for sample handling could find lucrative prospects, given the service's demand for comprehensive support from collection to analysis. Opportunities for business growth are abundant as the contract targeting regional requirements aligns with geographic location priorities in UKD4, fostering regional business collaboration.

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Notice Title

Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council ran an Above Threshold Open tender process to establish a single supplier contract for the provision of Forensic Toxicology Services for HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Services include the collection, transportation, testing, analysis and reporting of samples for HM Senior Coroner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lancashire County Council ran an Above Threshold Open tender process to establish a single supplier contract for the provision of Forensic Toxicology Services for HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Services include the collection, transportation, testing, analysis and reporting of samples for HM Senior Coroner.

Options: The contract will have an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend beyond the initial term to a maximum of a further 24 months.

Renewal: The contract will have an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend beyond the initial term to a maximum of a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a2d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022567-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bryony Boutell, LCC Corporate
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1772530085

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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