--- title: "3516: Provision of Forensic Toxicology Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c08c79a-781b-4d22-97cf-25cd80858d96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c08c79a-781b-4d22-97cf-25cd80858d96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c08c79a-781b-4d22-97cf-25cd80858d96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c08c79a-781b-4d22-97cf-25cd80858d96.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-24" --- # 3516: Provision of Forensic Toxicology Testing Services Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c08c79a-781b-4d22-97cf-25cd80858d96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c08c79a-781b-4d22-97cf-25cd80858d96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c08c79a-781b-4d22-97cf-25cd80858d96.json) ## Summary The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "3516: Provision of Forensic Toxicology Testing Services". This tender is classified under the pathology services industry category, specifically focusing on forensic toxicology testing that supports compliance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 20th November 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £600,000, and services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, starting from January 7, 2019, and continuing until January 6, 2023. This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in forensic toxicology, medical laboratory services, or blood analysis. Businesses equipped to handle standard and special analytical tests for toxicology, as well as those with the capability to manage sample logistics and disposal, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the open procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, providing them a chance to engage with public sector contracts and enhance their portfolio in the health and forensic services sector. ## Notice Provision of an effective toxicology testing service that shall support the relevant HM Senior Coroner's compliance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, and the named borough's continual commitment to the bereaved families of Greater Manchester. The services required under this framework agreement will be for the provision of: * Standard Drug Test (SDT) (as set out in Annex A); * Alcohol Only Testing; * SDT and Alcohol Testing; * Quantitative Analysis of Drugs Detected; On Samples collected from the above mortuaries. In addition to the tests listed above, the Supplier shall undertake special analytical tests on the Samples to test for substances not covered by the tests above as requested by the relevant Senior Coroner or Coroner Officer from time to time. The Supplier shall be responsible for arranging the courier of Samples from the Public Mortuary / hospital to the Supplier's Premises. Where requested by the Next of Kin, the Supplier shall be responsible for the return courier of Samples to the Public Mortuary. The Supplier is responsible for the disposal of Samples where return courier is not Additional information: Do not contact the named person directly, you should go to the Chest - link above - to find our information in relation to this opportunity. All questions / queries regarding this opportunity should all be directed via the Chest. Failure to do so may result in you not receiving a response to your question/query. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90642171-42b7-4db6-8692-7f99be5c4df9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | STRETFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services - 85111810 - Blood analysis services - 85121200 - Medical specialist services - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2018 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90642171-42b7-4db6-8692-7f99be5c4df9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90642171-42b7-4db6-8692-7f99be5c4df9 24th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.the-chest.org.uk The Chest Link ## Notice URLs - http://www.stockport.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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