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title: "Toxicology Reporting Services"
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buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Toxicology Reporting Services

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-074ca460-c89a-433c-bdf8-3568305d745f

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract for Toxicology Reporting Services, designed to support its Coronial Service. The contract, valued at £800,000, commenced on 1st February 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2025. The procurement process followed an open method, and the contract was published on 28th October 2020, preceding a tender submission deadline of 9th November 2020. The services will be provided in Yorkshire and the Humber, and include sample collection, testing, and reporting to the HM Senior Coroner, among other specialist forensic services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and forensic sectors, particularly those that specialise in toxicology, clinical forensics, and analytical laboratory services. Companies equipped to meet the detailed compliance and accreditation standards applicable to forensic investigations will find this tender particularly relevant. Solutions and service providers that can ensure rigorous adherence to both ISO standards and legislative requirements will be in a strong position to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

In summary, the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Coronial Service requires the following from a Toxicology Reporting Service: * Sample collection kits; * Testing, analysis and interpretation of results; * Interpretative toxicology reports to HM Senior Coroner and Pathologist within contract timescales; * 24/7 emergency cover with urgent access and testing required in certain limited circumstances; * Maintenance of adequate contact between HM Senior Coroner's Office and staff; * Attendance at Inquest as required (additional fees paid as per the Coroners and Justice Act - The Coroners Allowances, Fees and Expenses Regulations 2013); * Monthly statistics and performance indicators to the Customer. * In addition to standard/routine and specialist toxicological, biochemical and immunological full advice and interpretation Service will be required. * These Services will be in support of the following legislation and/or guidance and any amendments thereof: o Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25) Part 1 - Coroners etc.; o Coroners and Justice Act 2009 - Schedule 5 if appropriate; o Statutory Instrument 2013 No. 1629, CORONERS, ENGLAND AND WALES, The Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013 o Human Tissue Authority (HTA) in relation to the retention and disposal of samples; o The appropriate licence in relation to the Misuse of Drugs Act for the possession of Analytical Standards, Occasional Misuse of Substances found in possession of the deceased where a Coroner (non-criminal) investigation has taken place; o Compliance with either ISO17025 or ISO15189 accreditation and/or the latest United Kingdom and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists (UKIAFT) Forensic laboratory guidelines. o Where appropriate evidence of mapping from the Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) to UKAS is essential. Exceptionally verifiable compliance with the forensic toxicology laboratory standards set out by the United Kingdom and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists (UKIAFT) will be considered as an alternative; o Compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA), ISO 9001:2008 and quality standards is desirable; o Recognition of the requirements of the Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act 1984.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6716c3-c1a5-4187-9dbe-de712b015b65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6716c3-c1a5-4187-9dbe-de712b015b65
- 28 Oct 2020 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4651f1e-d82c-4f28-86d9-f753185c0c4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6716c3-c1a5-4187-9dbe-de712b015b65
  14th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4651f1e-d82c-4f28-86d9-f753185c0c4c
  28th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=364ab262-2a0a-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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