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title: "Cornwall & IOS Coronial Service - Toxicology Service"
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# Cornwall & IOS Coronial Service - Toxicology Service

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c6b87e3-3166-4537-9821-0bc16393263a

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## Summary

Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process for providing toxicology services for the Cornwall & IOS Coronial Service. The contract, titled "Cornwall & IOS Coronial Service - Toxicology Service," falls under the industry category of laboratory services. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender period ended on 19 May 2024, with the contract commencing on 1 October 2024 and running until 30 September 2028. The total value of the contract amounts to GBP 640,000. The awarded supplier is University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The geographical scope of delivery includes England, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services to enhance their portfolios, particularly through the provision of drug and alcohol testing services. The contract's comprehensive requirements, including both standard and enhanced analytical testing, offer a robust platform for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in laboratory services are especially well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the council's emphasis on SME suitability. This opens a pathway for these enterprises to establish long-term collaborations with public sector organisations, contributing to their business expansion and enhancing their credibility in the industry.

## Notice

Cornwall Council uses the Supplying the South West Portal found at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk to advertise all tender opportunities. New users to the system must register on this site to obtain access to the council's e-tendering system (Proactis). The Council is responsible for providing coronial services for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The Service Provider shall undertake the following tests upon request by the Coroner: (a) Standard (analytical) Drug Testing; (b) Standard (analytical) Alcohol Testing; (c) Standard (analytical) Drug and Alcohol Testing; (d) Enhanced (analytical, calculations and assessments) Drug Testing; (e) Enhanced (analytical, calculations and assessments) Alcohol Testing (f) Enhanced (analytical, calculations and assessments ) Drug and Alcohol Testing;

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af306f7-7944-4a83-ac52-2130030a5fd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £640,000 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af306f7-7944-4a83-ac52-2130030a5fd1
- 16 Apr 2024 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f92429-b2c8-48bc-affd-e5d134365e73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af306f7-7944-4a83-ac52-2130030a5fd1
  25th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f92429-b2c8-48bc-affd-e5d134365e73
  16th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

## Provenance

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