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title: "Provision of Toxicology Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b5e0e59-8d35-4657-9425-bf44c6a8e2c4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-24"
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# Provision of Toxicology Services

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b5e0e59-8d35-4657-9425-bf44c6a8e2c4

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Toxicology Services," which falls under the industry category of blood-testing reagents and blood analysis services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 23rd February 2022. The estimated contract value is £300,000, with the service expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2024. The services will be delivered in England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors to expand their operations. SMEs, particularly those specialising in toxicology, drug testing, and related analytical services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with Essex County Council, successful bidders can gain valuable experience and potentially secure long-term relationships in public health services.

## Notice

The provision of toxicology services. The Service Provider shall undertake the following tests upon request by HM Senior Coroner for Essex; Standard Drug Testing; Alcohol Only Testing; SDT + Alcohol Testing; Full Screening

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adcbdbb0-05f5-4a5a-89d0-d0998f4206d4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adcbdbb0-05f5-4a5a-89d0-d0998f4206d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adcbdbb0-05f5-4a5a-89d0-d0998f4206d4
  24th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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