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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - RFQ 15277845,1"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-02"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - RFQ 15277845,1

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1548705-f215-4f80-ba93-236504533992

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is currently in the award stage for a public procurement opportunity titled "LPS CORP - Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services - RFQ 15277845". This procurement falls under the services category within the laboratory services industry, with a total contract value of £400,000. The contract will commence on 1st July 2021 and is set to last until 30th June 2025. The tender period concluded on 16th April 2021, with the relevant services to be provided in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement followed an open procedure which is above the specified threshold.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in laboratory and medical services, such as pathology and blood analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which can enhance their visibility and contribute to growth through future work with the HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Companies that are equipped to manage the collection, transportation, testing, and reporting of forensic samples will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of forensic toxicology services for the HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1232a53-5742-4e89-a823-ee0806e0edd2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1232a53-5742-4e89-a823-ee0806e0edd2
- 18 Mar 2021 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ec4eb9-01ce-4485-a1ca-e5a5ecd57f38
- 15 Mar 2021 at 12:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ec4eb9-01ce-4485-a1ca-e5a5ecd57f38
- 11 Feb 2021 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ec4eb9-01ce-4485-a1ca-e5a5ecd57f38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1232a53-5742-4e89-a823-ee0806e0edd2
  2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ec4eb9-01ce-4485-a1ca-e5a5ecd57f38
  18th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
  LCC iSupplier Portal

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