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Toxicology Reporting Services

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:41

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Toxicology Reporting Services," led by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, has reached the award stage with a contract status marked as complete. This service is crucial for the West Yorkshire West HM Coroner's Service to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and without competition, falling under the 'light touch' regime. The awarded contract, valued at £120,000 gross, was signed on 18th December 2025, for a period spanning two days. Located in Bradford, UKE41, within the public authority sub-central government category, this procurement focuses on health services, emphasizing its significance to the region.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in toxicology and forensic services, owing to its association with health services under the CPV classification. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a large-scale organisation, has been the successful supplier, demonstrating that entities with substantial resource capabilities and expertise in healthcare services are well-suited for such public contracts. Engaging in contracts like these can facilitate business growth by enhancing market reputation and establishing partnerships with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Toxicology Reporting Services

Notice Description

The provision of this service is key and essential to support the operation of the West Yorkshire West HM Coroner's Service to enable it to fully investigate all sudden and unexplained deaths that are referred this service forms part of the investigation to enable the Coroner to determine a cause of death.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f95a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084480-2025
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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