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title: "CCP19023 Provision of Toxicology Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-22"
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# CCP19023 Provision of Toxicology Services

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb4dc95c-37a8-4103-8b41-c4856505fdae

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking bids for the contract titled "CCP19023 Provision of Toxicology Services" related to pathology services, which will support the coroner services in Derbyshire and Derby. The procurement process has progressed to the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 20 September 2021. The contract is valued at £384,000 and is set to commence on 3 October 2021, concluding on 2 October 2023. The tender period for bidding concluded on 11 May 2021, with all services to be delivered in the region of England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in toxicology and pathology services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider engaging with this tender, given their suitability status. Potential bidders should have expertise in sample collection from mortuaries, conducting required tests, and producing formal reports. Additionally, vendors may need to prepare for in-depth collaboration with HM Senior Coroner for Derbyshire and Derby, which could further enhance their presence in the public service sector.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council is responsible for providing the coroner services for the jurisdiction of Derbyshire and Derby It is therefore seeking bids for the provision of an effective toxicology service which will support HM Senior Coroner for Derbyshire and Derby. The contract is for the collection of samples from mortuaries as instructed by the Coroners office for Derbyshire and Derby, undertaking of the required tests and production of formal reports on test result to the HM Senior Coroner. Toxicologists may be required to attend inquests to provide witness testimony if required to do so by HM Senior Coroner for Derbyshire and Derby.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83f0ec9-42fc-47e7-844a-53dafd2d743a |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2021 - 2 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £384,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £384,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3FW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83f0ec9-42fc-47e7-844a-53dafd2d743a
- 20 Apr 2021 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c43a96-e253-49b6-ae9d-b7686e91393a
- 31 Mar 2021 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c43a96-e253-49b6-ae9d-b7686e91393a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83f0ec9-42fc-47e7-844a-53dafd2d743a
  22nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c43a96-e253-49b6-ae9d-b7686e91393a
  20th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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