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

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-083243e8-b87c-438b-a3de-92d9324b566a

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract for "Temporary Arrangements for Toxicology Reporting Services" in the industry category of pathology services. This procurement process, completed on 28 February 2020, involved a direct award method with a total contract value of £100,000, covering a contract period from 2 March 2020 to 30 September 2020. The service addresses the Council's need for specialist reporting services to assist the Coroners Office in establishing causes of death, specifically in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in toxicology and pathology services, particularly those with expertise in forensic reporting. Companies that can efficiently meet the highly specialised requirements of the Coroners Office would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of similar nature. Given the limited pool of providers in this field, businesses that can demonstrate both capability and cost-effectiveness may find lucrative avenues for growth in their service offerings to local authorities.

## Notice

This contract provides the Coroners Office with the specialist reporting services required to assist in establishing a cause of death. There is a limited pool of suppliers of this highly specialised service. The current contract was established as a stop gap to enable the Council to put in place a longer term solution which would ensure continuity of service and value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e148865-01f0-4ae1-97d1-63ef16afc2bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BD4 6JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Tong |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORENSICS LTD (ALERE FORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2020 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e148865-01f0-4ae1-97d1-63ef16afc2bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e148865-01f0-4ae1-97d1-63ef16afc2bc
  25th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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