--- title: "Toxicology Testing Service Pre-Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ad763c9-1413-4986-9d7a-c992b4a43217" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ad763c9-1413-4986-9d7a-c992b4a43217" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ad763c9-1413-4986-9d7a-c992b4a43217.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ad763c9-1413-4986-9d7a-c992b4a43217.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-04" --- # Toxicology Testing Service Pre-Market Engagement Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ad763c9-1413-4986-9d7a-c992b4a43217 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ad763c9-1413-4986-9d7a-c992b4a43217) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ad763c9-1413-4986-9d7a-c992b4a43217.json) ## Summary The Liverpool City Council Coroners Service is seeking a supplier for Toxicology Testing Service Pre-Market Engagement. This procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory services, with additional classifications in Research and Development services and Health services. The contract is expected to last around five years. The engagement period ends on 21st April 2023, and the tender submission deadline is noon on the same date. The Council is located in Liverpool, England. This tender offers opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory testing, research and development, and health services to support investigations related to drugs and alcohol in determining causes of death. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Interested businesses can find detailed tender information on Procontract starting from 4th April 2023. ## Notice Contract Number: DN664409 Contract Name: Toxicology Testing Service Pre-Market Engagement Liverpool City Council Coroners Service is seeking a supplier, or suppliers, to provide toxicology testing services to support investigations to determine the potential role of drugs and alcohol in a person's death. HM Coroner would require the ability to analyse for a wide range of substances (including the latest New Psychoactive Substances) being mindful of changes in drug markets and associated trends. Contract Term: Likely to be five years. Further information can be obtained from: https://procontract.due-north.com from 5pm on 4 April 2023. Tender submission deadline: Noon on 21 April 2023. Please download the full application and supporting documents from Procontract. Your company will need to register on Procontract (Due North) to be able to receive the opportunity. The documents will only be available on Procontract (available via the Due North site). Once you have registered you will need to go to the "my opportunities" section on the home page of Procontract and follow the instructions as a supplier to enable you to return your submission. To register your organisation on Procontract click on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/register, go to suppliers' area and click on "register free". ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6904870f-83c2-49bd-b515-e8280f2f53ef | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Apr 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2023 at 11:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6904870f-83c2-49bd-b515-e8280f2f53ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6904870f-83c2-49bd-b515-e8280f2f53ef 4th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cbefcdc6-d1d2-ed11-8121-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpool.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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