Award

CPU 6555 Toxicology Services

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 09:33

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of toxicology services, initiated by Nottingham City Council, has reached the award stage as of 27th November 2025. This process, identified with the title "CPU 6555 Toxicology Services," falls under the services category and specifically targets the laboratory services sector. The award, valued at £725,000, has been pending since 25th November 2025, with the contract set to commence on 5th January 2026. The procurement, executed through an open procedure, was intended to serve HM Senior Coroner in the UK region, specifically Nottingham. The process kicked off with the tender posted in September 2025 and went through necessary evaluation phases, concluding in late October. The standstill period for the award ends on 9th December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the laboratory and toxicology services industry. The procurement process emphasised quality and cost-effectiveness, with a strong weighting on quality, making it suitable for businesses that can deliver high-standard analytical and diagnostic services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Successful bidders could see substantial growth by aligning their services with the provisions required by public authority contracts such as this one, contributing to expanding their market reach and enhancing their service portfolio.

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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/077507-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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