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title: "Toxicology Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-baabb155-c0bc-47d3-a2ce-d9da9b3d3ebc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-21"
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# Toxicology Service

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baabb155-c0bc-47d3-a2ce-d9da9b3d3ebc

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has issued a tender for a Toxicology Service, seeking a highly professional laboratory testing service to analyse tissue and body fluids for substance detection. The procurement falls under the medical hospital services category, with a contract value of GBP 150,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a tender deadline of November 21, 2022, and a contract period slated to start on January 9, 2023, lasting until January 8, 2025. The opportunity is located in Yorkshire and the Humber region and is open to SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from the Sheffield City Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical services industry to provide specialist laboratory testing services. Companies well-versed in toxicology, microbiology, virology, and immunology are suited to compete for this contract. As the procurement process is open, interested firms can participate in the upcoming tender stage to potentially secure a long-term contract with the Council, contributing to business growth and service provision within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council (the Council) has the requirement for the provision of a highly professional Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology and associated Laboratory Testing Service. The successful provider will be required to analyse tissue and body fluids obtained during autopsy examination for the detection of substances, and assist the Coroner to investigate sudden unexpected deaths within their area of remit, in accordance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eec0e9c-3f5b-4e0b-93b5-007169ecd449 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 8 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111200 - Medical hospital services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2022 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eec0e9c-3f5b-4e0b-93b5-007169ecd449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eec0e9c-3f5b-4e0b-93b5-007169ecd449
  21st October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=54243&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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