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02 Jun 2026 at 15:25

TenderUpdate

26 Mar 2026 at 15:10

Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, based in Matlock, UK, has recently concluded the contracting process for a significant procurement titled "Provision of Toxicology Services." This tender falls under the medical industry category, focusing specifically on pathology and laboratory services. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and was competitively awarded on 2nd June 2026, following the tender's initiation in March 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £401,133.84, was granted to University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, with services expected to start on 29th June 2026. The awarded contract supports the council’s statutory requirements for comprehensive toxicology testing, ensuring high-quality analyses across various substances, and includes options for renewal extending potentially up to 2030.

This procurement presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors. Companies with capabilities in providing timely, comprehensive, and high-quality toxicological analyses are well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process includes considerations for such qualifications in the award criteria. Building partnerships with local authorities, such as Derbyshire County Council, offers businesses a platform to expand their reach and demonstrate their expertise in fulfilling critical public health responsibilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Toxicology Services

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and accredited supplier to provide comprehensive toxicology testing services. The contract will support the Authority's statutory responsibilities and operational requirements by delivering reliable, timely, and high-quality toxicological analyses across a range of substances and sample types

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052045-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£401,133 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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