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Supply of Toxicology Services

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

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25 Jul 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Toxicology Services" is led by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), located at Crown Office, 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls within the public order and safety sector and is currently at the active stage of tendering. The open procurement method allows interested parties to submit bids electronically, with the deadline set for 25th August 2022, at 12:00 PM. The total value of the contract is £900,000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 31st August 2022, lasting until 30th November 2022, with possible renewals for additional periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in toxicology and forensic services. Companies that can provide post-mortem toxicological analysis and possess the capacity for laboratory operations in the context of sudden or suspicious deaths will find this contract particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses with previous experience in delivering complex services for public sector entities are well-suited to compete, especially those equipped to manage transitions in service provision effectively as COPFS transitions services to the Scottish Police Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Toxicology Services

Notice Description

The Lord Advocate through the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has responsibility in Scotland for the prosecution of crime in Scotland and the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths which require further investigation. As part of the process of investigating deaths, the Procurator Fiscal may, in order to establish the cause and mechanism of death, instruct post-mortem examinations at specified mortuaries. As part of the post-mortem process, the Pathologists may require toxicological analysis in order to assist with the determination of the cause of death. COPFS currently contracts with Glasgow University (the University) of these post-mortem toxicological services for the whole of Scotland (excluding Aberdeenshire and the Highlands). The University is currently working through a transition process as agreed with COPFS and Scottish Government leading to the transfer of this service to the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) effective from 1st December 2022. As part of that transition process the University is required to engage closely with SPA to successfully implement the transition and to establish the new laboratory facilities. As a consequence, there will be periods when the University is not able to fully engage with operational service delivery and therefore service provision will require to be supplemented and supported.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the determination of the cause of death, Toxicological analysis is required in many cases. At present this Post Mortem Toxicology Service (PMTS) is provided under contract to COPFS by Glasgow University. However, this contractual arrangement will cease on 30th November 2022 at which time provision of the service will transition to the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). The nature of this transition is such that it poses possible risks to service continuity. As a result, COPFS is looking to procure the provision of a Post Mortem Toxicology Support Service (PMTSS) to provide support which will supplement as opposed to replace the existing service. For example, the toxicological analysis for suspicious deaths will not form part of this Lot. It will be expected that the successful tenderer will collect the relevant sample from the designated mortuaries assigned to this specific lot. This contract may be novated to SPA.

Renewal: This can be extended for a further two periods of six months each at the sole discretion of the contracting authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699129
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454637
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

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