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title: "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - RFQ 14339310"
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# Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - RFQ 14339310

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c507d80a-227e-4548-ab26-3a68e04e7ec7

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of forensic toxicology services as part of an open procurement process. This framework contract is aimed at supporting the HM Senior Coroner for East Lancashire and the HM Senior Coroner for Preston and West Lancashire. The tender was published on 30 August 2016, with a deadline for submissions set for 27 September 2016. The total contract value is £800,000, and the contract period will run from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2020, with delivery expected within the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services industries, particularly those specialising in toxicology and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this framework contract, given that it is designed to be accessible for such organisations. Successful bidders may also have the potential to extend their services to other public sector entities, like Blackburn with Darwen Council, enhancing their scope for growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of forensic toxicology services, for the HM Senior Coroner for East Lancashire and HM Senior Coroner for Preston and West Lancashire. Services will include the collection, transportation, testing, analysis, and reporting of samples for the HM Senior Coroner. This is a framework contract whereby toxicology services will be ordered by HM Senior Coroner as and when required. LCC wishes to establish this contract as accessible for use by other public sector bodies including Blackburn with Darwen Council (BwD). As such, where the successful Tenderer's capacity and capability permits, LCC will expect the successful Tenderer, when approached, to be willing to contract with BwD for the provision tendered for herein, on the terms and conditions detailed herein, at the prices agreed as a result of this procurement process. Additional information: To apply, please select the link above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d459a575-7ec6-40a4-b3a7-38bdf08eaf89 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 85111000 - Hospital services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2016 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d459a575-7ec6-40a4-b3a7-38bdf08eaf89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d459a575-7ec6-40a4-b3a7-38bdf08eaf89
  16th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply, please select this link

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