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title: "The Provision of Toxicology Services - AWARD"
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# The Provision of Toxicology Services - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2efa4ae6-bf38-499a-b692-ec986b2d5b7b

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, which is responsible for the Black Country Coroners Jurisdiction, covering areas such as Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. This contract titled "The Provision of Toxicology Services" is awarded to Analytical Services International and involves providing essential toxicology services for a duration of four years, from 1st February 2020 to 31st January 2024. The contract's value amounts to £200,000, utilising an open procurement method with the process completed on 30th January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in pathology and laboratory services, particularly for those that offer specialised toxicology capabilities. Companies that can provide advanced blood-testing reagents and laboratory expertise may find this contract beneficial, as it requires significant analytical support to assist coroner investigations. As the contract spans four years, it allows for sustained collaborations, making it attractive to large-scale service providers in the healthcare and forensic sectors.

## Notice

Sandwell MBC (the Council) is the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Jurisdiction which covers four local authority areas namely; Sandwell MBC, Dudley MBC, Walsall MBC and Wolverhampton City Council. Annually approximately 5000 deaths are reported to the Senior Coroner for the Black Country. When discharging his or her judicial responsibilities, a coroner will make whatever inquiries are necessary when endeavouring to establish a cause of death.Those inquiries although not exclusively may involve a Digital Autopsy scan, a Post Mortem examination and in some instances the use of Toxicology Services to ensure that service he or she provides meets the needs of the bereaved in a timely manner. The Council proposes to enter into a Contract Agreement to provide Toxicology Services for a period of four years (4) (subject to termination) commencing 1st February 2020 and expiring 31st January 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62867e49-2006-475f-8fc9-02158e4e415a |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANALYTICAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2020 at 11:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62867e49-2006-475f-8fc9-02158e4e415a
- 30 Jan 2020 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62867e49-2006-475f-8fc9-02158e4e415a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62867e49-2006-475f-8fc9-02158e4e415a
  31st January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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