Award

Provision of Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry services.

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry services" was conducted by Sunderland City Council, located in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of services provided by medical laboratories, specifically in the forensic toxicology and chemistry domain. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition," and relates to sub-central government public authority activities. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2027. The award stage has been completed with an active status, and the award notice was published on 7th January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic toxicology and chemistry services, particularly those capable of delivering medical laboratory services. Although the contract was awarded to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Foundation Trust, it highlights the demand for specialised services in this sector, encouraging similar organisations and specialists to explore future opportunities in such procurements. Smaller businesses may find growth potential by aligning their offerings with public authority requirements or forming strategic partnerships with larger entities to fulfil such specialised contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry services.

Notice Description

Award notice. Provision of Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000952-2026
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

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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