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Toxicology Services

South Tyneside Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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22 Dec 2025 at 11:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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22 Dec 2025 at 11:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 Dec 2025 at 12:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Toxicology Services for the Coroner. The contract, valued at £180,000, was awarded on 18 December 2025, with services set to commence on 1 January 2026 and conclude on 30 June 2027. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust secured the contract using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. This award falls under the services category, specifically health services, and is to be delivered in the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was finalised with the signing of the contract on 18 December 2025, as per the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services to establish a foothold in public sector contracts. While this specific opportunity focused on direct contracting with a pre-determined supplier, similar future procurement activities could provide openings for businesses equipped to deliver specialist toxicology and related health services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in these niche areas, particularly within the public authority sub-central government framework, are well-suited to pursue similar engagements, potentially spurring business growth through public-sector partnerships. Engaging with such contracts fosters credibility and expands networks, offering pathways to further collaborations within the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toxicology Services

Notice Description

The provision of Toxicology Services for the Coroner

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085308-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
South Tyneside Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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