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Toxicology Services

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2025 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of toxicology services, vital for coroner duties related to determining causes of death. The procurement, under the category of pathology services, was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, allowing for a straightforward engagement without competition. The contract, signed on 14th September 2024, is set to be delivered from 14th September 2024 to 31st March 2026, with the supplier being Toxicology UK, a medium-sized enterprise based in Birmingham. The services will primarily be provided in the UKF2 region, contributing to the efficient operation of the Northamptonshire Coroner's Service.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the healthcare and forensic science sectors. Companies with expertise in pathology and toxicology services are especially well-suited to enter similar procurement processes, facilitating stronger market positioning within public sector contracts. The secured contract value of £260,000 provides incentive and assurance for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio and demonstrate capabilities in fulfilling critical public health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toxicology Services

Notice Description

Coroner duties in relation to deaths Under Section 1 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (CJA 2009) requires that a senior coroner "who is made aware that a body of a deceased person is within that Coroners area must as soon as practicable conduct an investigation into the persons deaths" if any of the following apply: (a) the deceased has died a violent and unnatural death (b) the cause of death is unknown, or (c) the deceased died while in custody or otherwise in state detention Northamptonshire Coroners Service Northamptonshire Coroner's Service is a countywide service provided by WNC, as the 'relevant authority'. Toxicology is sometimes necessary to determine a cause of death. Last calendar year there was 359 deceased persons that required toxicology tests for the Pathologist to determine a medical cause of death.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05495f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032640-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOXICOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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