--- title: "Toxicology Services 2017" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2033f14e-feba-4f0d-bfdf-0e33adc1df48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2033f14e-feba-4f0d-bfdf-0e33adc1df48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2033f14e-feba-4f0d-bfdf-0e33adc1df48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2033f14e-feba-4f0d-bfdf-0e33adc1df48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-27" --- # Toxicology Services 2017 Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2033f14e-feba-4f0d-bfdf-0e33adc1df48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2033f14e-feba-4f0d-bfdf-0e33adc1df48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2033f14e-feba-4f0d-bfdf-0e33adc1df48.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Toxicology Services 2017" is being conducted by Portsmouth City Council, aiming to secure toxicology testing services for the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Coroner's Office. This initiative falls under the health and pathology services industry category and is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The open procedure procurement method is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submitting tenders set for 23rd February 2017. The contract is expected to be awarded by 17th March 2017, with services commencing on 1st April 2017 and running until 31st March 2019. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services and toxicology analysis. Companies equipped to provide testing and analysis services, particularly those with experience in working with public sector clients and handling sensitive clinical data, will find this procurement attractive. With an annual spend of approximately £100,000, suitable providers can expect a steady stream of work through this contract, paving the way for potential growth and enhanced visibility in the competitive public health sector. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the Authority) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified providers to deliver toxicology testing services to the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Coroner's Office. The Coroner for Portsmouth and South East Hampshire is an independent Judicial Officer dealing with around 3000 reported deaths per year. Approximately 1200 post mortem examinations are undertaken annually with approximately 7% having Toxicology analysis carried out. The service provider will be responsible for providing appropriate laboratory services on behalf of the Coroner and will be expected to operate to the highest professional standards, maintaining the integrity of test results, reports and comprehensive analysis. Samples for testing will be coordinated and logistically planned in collaboration with the relevant public mortuaries across the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire area. The Authority is targeting to have awarded the contract by 17th March 2017 with a subsequent commencement date of 1st April 2017. The Authority currently spends in the region of PS100,000 per annum. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Toxicology Services 2017. Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified providers to deliver toxicology testing services to the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Coroner's Office. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc02828c-5a1a-4028-ae23-4395740e8bb1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111800 - Pathology services - 85111810 - Blood analysis services - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories ## Release History - 27 Jan 2017 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc02828c-5a1a-4028-ae23-4395740e8bb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc02828c-5a1a-4028-ae23-4395740e8bb1 27th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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