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title: "CSW - Post-mortem Toxicology Services for HM Coroner for Warwickshire and Coventry."
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buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CSW - Post-mortem Toxicology Services for HM Coroner for Warwickshire and Coventry.

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dbd587c-fb82-441d-a1de-85ac71bdfb46

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## Summary

The Warwickshire County Council has awarded a contract for Post-mortem Toxicology Services for HM Coroner for Warwickshire and Coventry. The procurement process involved forensic toxicology services to analyse and report on various samples, such as blood and urine, and the contract value is GBP 800,000. The procurement method was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 31st August 2023. The contract period is planned to start on 12th January 2024 and end on 11th January 2028. The service category of the contract is "Other community, social and personal services". The Council is based in Warwickshire County, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing forensic toxicology services to collaborate with the Warwickshire County Council. Companies experienced in providing services related to post-mortem toxicology analysis and reporting would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract value is GBP 800,000, offering a potential for growth and expansion to successful bidders. Warwickshire County Council, as the contracting authority, emphasised the importance of expert evidence to support the Coroner in fulfilling duties. The procurement method utilised the open procedure to ensure transparency and fairness in the process.

## Notice

The Council (on behalf of HM Coroner for Warwickshire) requires Forensic Toxicology Services to analyse and report on samples such as blood, urine, vitreous humour, occasionally liver tissue and others. A standard screen (which is the most common request) is for alcohol, prescription drugs and recreational drugs. On occasion the Coroner will ask to test for a specific substance such as carbon monoxide, keytones or a particular drug or substance. These lab reports provide essential expert evidence to support the Coroner in the discharge of his / her duties. Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW Jets is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home Registration and use of CSW Jets is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSW JETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW JETS please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW JETS and express an interest in this project in order to download tender documents and be able to correspond with us about this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee80bb52-8c9c-41c3-a350-8cf844a9120f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee80bb52-8c9c-41c3-a350-8cf844a9120f
- 1 Aug 2023 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b830a46b-16fa-4f37-8b80-7db3e8a01421

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee80bb52-8c9c-41c3-a350-8cf844a9120f
  19th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b830a46b-16fa-4f37-8b80-7db3e8a01421
  1st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home

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