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title: "Toxicology Services 2017 - AWARD"
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# Toxicology Services 2017 - AWARD

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e333bf52-74a0-42e7-b0a4-8170b5540dfa

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is currently involved in the award phase of a procurement process for toxicology services, titled "Toxicology Services 2017." This initiative falls within the pathology services industry category and targets the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically Portsmouth. The contract, previously set to commence on 1st April 2017, has been awarded, with an active status confirmed on 9th May 2017. The budget set for this service is approximately £100,000 per annum, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in toxicology and pathology. Companies capable of delivering high-quality testing services while adhering to stringent professional standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature. As Portsmouth City Council frequently coordinates with local public mortuaries, suppliers with logistical capabilities and experience in public sector contracting can also capitalise on this opportunity for growth within the health services sector.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council (the Authority) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified providers to deliver toxicology testing services to the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Coroner's Office. The Coroner for Portsmouth and South East Hampshire is an independent Judicial Officer dealing with around 3000 reported deaths per year. Approximately 1200 post mortem examinations are undertaken annually with approximately 7% having Toxicology analysis carried out. The service provider will be responsible for providing appropriate laboratory services on behalf of the Coroner and will be expected to operate to the highest professional standards, maintaining the integrity of test results, reports and comprehensive analysis. Samples for testing will be coordinated and logistically planned in collaboration with the relevant public mortuaries across the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire area. The Authority is targeting to have awarded the contract by 17th March 2017 with a subsequent commencement date of 1st April 2017. The Authority currently spends in the region of PS100,000 per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6066419-ec36-4514-b234-7e9575d163b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2017 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6066419-ec36-4514-b234-7e9575d163b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6066419-ec36-4514-b234-7e9575d163b1
  5th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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