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Coroner's Service Toxicology Contract

Reading Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 15:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Feb 2026 at 10:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 10:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 10:36

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Coroner's Service Toxicology Contract. This contract involves the testing, analysis, and interpretation of toxicological specimens, along with interpretive reports for HM Senior Coroner and Pathologist, and attendance at inquests. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, resulting in the award being active as of the 14th of April, 2026, with the contract period spanning from the 1st of May, 2026 to the 20th of January, 2029. The industry category is services provided by medical laboratories, specifically located in the UKJ11 region in the United Kingdom.

The Coroner's Service Toxicology Contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical testing and analysis, particularly SMEs like TOXICOLOGY UK LTD, who won the contract. The contract's value gross is substantial at £490,875, and businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality toxicological analysis, report submission within strict timelines, and handling complex specimens will find themselves well-suited to delivering the contract's requirements. Through this procurement, businesses can enhance their reputation, expand their client base, and secure revenue streams within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coroner's Service Toxicology Contract

Notice Description

RBC are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of Coroner's Service Toxicology Contract - The scope for this project is to cover the following key deliverables: Testing analysis and interpretation of toxicological specimens, Interpretive toxicology reports to HM Senior Coroner and Pathologist within contract timescales, Maintenance of adequate contact between HM Senior Coroner's Officers and staff, Attendance at inquest as required and Monthly statistics and performance indicators

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060be9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033874-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£392,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£392,700 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£392,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£392,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 20 Jan 2029 2-3 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
Reading Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOXICOLOGY UK LTD

Further Information

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