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title: "3057_16 Toxicology Services"
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# 3057_16 Toxicology Services

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d1b0c15-d668-487c-8b43-07becd681fe4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Central Purchasing Body, Espo, seeking service providers for toxicology services under the framework titled "3057_16 Toxicology Services." This opportunity spans two lots: Lot 1 covers toxicology services across 12 regions in the UK, while Lot 2 specifically serves Leicestershire & Lincolnshire County Councils and Nottingham City Council. The tender period concluded on 12 December 2016, and the contract is set to commence on 1 February 2017, lasting until 31 January 2020. The estimated value of the framework is £6 million, and the method of procurement is an open procedure, promoting accessibility for all interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer toxicology services. Businesses specialising in analysis, technical inspection, and laboratory services would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The framework allows for a competitive environment with an emphasis on diversity, aiming to secure at least 4 to 6 service providers in each regional sub-lot, thereby fostering partnerships in public sector service delivery.

## Notice

We are looking to appoint a number of Service Providers to provide public sector bodies, and their departments, with access to toxicology services .This framework will be split into 2 lots: Lot 1 Toxicology Services Lot 2 Toxicology Services for Leicestershire & Lincolnshire County Councils and Nottingham City Council. Lot 1 will be split by 12 sub-lots covering the 12 UK regions. The number of Service Providers offered a place onto Lot 1 will depend upon the number and nature of bids received, but the objective will be to ensure that Lot 1 offers choice of at least 4 to 6 Service Providers within each Sub-Lot. This number is not fixed and the final composition of Lot 1 will be decided by ESPO, the aim is to ensure choice & diversity is offered, whilst avoiding diluting economies of scale the Framework should bring about The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1646d32-ef96-4d4a-860b-8f807a9b3a35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | FORENSICS LIMITED T/A ALERE FORENSI; HAMPSHIRE SCIENTIFIC SERVICE; ORCHID CELLMARK LTD T/A CELLMARK FORENSIC SERVICES; SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS LEICESTER NHS TRUST; WEST YORKSHIRE JOINT SERVICES - WEST YORKSHIRE ANALYTICAL SERVIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2017 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1646d32-ef96-4d4a-860b-8f807a9b3a35
- 15 Feb 2017 at 11:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e323f404-fcb5-4980-b68f-a3cb39c397c1
- 15 Feb 2017 at 11:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e323f404-fcb5-4980-b68f-a3cb39c397c1
- 15 Feb 2017 at 11:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e323f404-fcb5-4980-b68f-a3cb39c397c1
- 28 Nov 2016 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e323f404-fcb5-4980-b68f-a3cb39c397c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1646d32-ef96-4d4a-860b-8f807a9b3a35
  15th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e323f404-fcb5-4980-b68f-a3cb39c397c1
  15th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  E-Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

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