Award

CPU 6555 Toxicology Services

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 13:21

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 09:33

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has awarded a contract for toxicology services with the aim of supporting HM Senior Coroner in cases of jurisdictional deaths. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 25th March 2026, while the contract became active on 9th February 2026 and will remain valid until 8th February 2028, with a possibility of renewal until 2029. The geographical scope of this contract extends to Nottingham, UK, with services categorized under laboratory services. The contract's value stands at £870,000 gross, offering opportunities primarily in the services industry.

The awarded contract presents significant business opportunities for providers specialising in laboratory services, offering a solid growth platform in the public sector due to the consistency and duration of service requirements. Large-scale enterprises like Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which successfully secured the contract, can thrive under such arrangements. Entities well-equipped in laboratory services or those looking to expand their offerings in public-sector medical and forensic services can benefit from participating in similar tender processes. The open procurement method ensures fairness and accessibility, encouraging SMEs to compete actively, though the current engagement was dominated by larger establishments.

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Notice Title

CPU 6555 Toxicology Services

Notice Description

Toxicology Services for the use of HM Senior Coroner. The services shall be provided in relation to deaths for which the Coroner assumes jurisdiction.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial Contract period is 2 years with an option to extend for a further year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027325-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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