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title: "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - LCC41838"
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# Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - LCC41838

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5be2f92d-fac2-428f-987e-8737aadd11c0

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has concluded an open procurement process for the provision of forensic toxicology services required by the HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The contract, identified as LCC41838, falls under the industry category of laboratory services and medical laboratory services. The procurement began with a tender notice published on 9th December 2024, leading to an active award on 29th April 2025. The contract period is set to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2027, covering services such as the collection, transportation, testing, analysis, and reporting of samples. The total value of this procurement is £500,000, and the location for service delivery is the North West of the United Kingdom.

This contract opens significant opportunities for businesses operating in the laboratory services or forensic science sectors, especially those with capabilities in analytical testing and sample management. Given its suitability for SMEs, smaller companies with expertise in forensic toxicology could leverage this contract to enhance their credibility and expand their service offerings in public sector contracts. The procurement follows an open procedure above the threshold, providing a transparent and competitive platform for all eligible businesses to tender their services. The successful supplier, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, reflects the potential for collaboration with established entities in healthcare services.

## Notice

"Lancashire County Council is seeking to establish a single supplier contract for the provision of Forensic Toxicology Services for the HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Services will include the collection, transportation, testing, analysis and reporting of samples for HM Senior Coroner."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ba77c2-8adc-415d-8915-c24292659f18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ba77c2-8adc-415d-8915-c24292659f18
- 9 Dec 2024 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c716ed-4beb-4e0e-b6ea-3be4e7865950

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ba77c2-8adc-415d-8915-c24292659f18
  19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c716ed-4beb-4e0e-b6ea-3be4e7865950
  9th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/

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