--- title: "The Provision of Toxicology Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8a9a2dd-d651-4716-8a88-d9c2f098344c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8a9a2dd-d651-4716-8a88-d9c2f098344c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8a9a2dd-d651-4716-8a88-d9c2f098344c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8a9a2dd-d651-4716-8a88-d9c2f098344c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-05" --- # The Provision of Toxicology Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8a9a2dd-d651-4716-8a88-d9c2f098344c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8a9a2dd-d651-4716-8a88-d9c2f098344c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8a9a2dd-d651-4716-8a88-d9c2f098344c.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently managing a procurement process titled "The Provision of Toxicology Services," which falls under the pathology services industry category. The council serves the Black Country Coroners Jurisdiction, covering Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. This tender is in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 29th November 2019. The contract, valued at £240,000, is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2020 and will run for a four-year period, concluding on 31st January 2024. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in toxicology and pathology. Given the importance of timely services in coroner inquiries, companies that can efficiently provide high-quality toxicology services will find this tender a suitable match. While this contract does not specifically encourage small or voluntary community sector enterprises, established service providers with a track record in similar public sector contracts are encouraged to apply. ## Notice Sandwell MBC (the Council) is the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Jurisdiction which covers four local authority areas namely; Sandwell MBC, Dudley MBC, Walsall MBC and Wolverhampton City Council. Annually approximately 5000 deaths are reported to the Senior Coroner for the Black Country. When discharging his or her judicial responsibilities, a coroner will make whatever inquiries are necessary when endeavouring to establish a cause of death.Those inquiries although not exclusively may involve a Digital Autopsy scan, a Post Mortem examination and in some instances the use of Toxicology Services to ensure that service he or she provides meets the needs of the bereaved in a timely manner. The Council proposes to enter into a Contract Agreement to provide Toxicology Services for a period of four years (4) (subject to termination) commencing 1st February 2020 and expiring 31st January 2024 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370310e9-2942-4206-aa81-1d7d5b04c1ae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2019 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370310e9-2942-4206-aa81-1d7d5b04c1ae - 31 Oct 2019 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370310e9-2942-4206-aa81-1d7d5b04c1ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370310e9-2942-4206-aa81-1d7d5b04c1ae 5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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