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title: "Toxicology Reporting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028a4b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-14"
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# Toxicology Reporting Services

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a4b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Bradford Metropolitan District Council seeking toxicology reporting services, classified under health and social work services. The tender has been categorised as an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, with an active contract valued at £800,000, signed on 14 January 2021. The relevant delivery address is in Bradford, UK, and the contract entails comprehensive requirements including sample collection, testing, analysis, and the provision of reports to HM Senior Coroner and Pathologist.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those with expertise in toxicology and clinical forensics. Companies capable of providing testing, analysis, and interpretative services would greatly benefit from this contract, especially those that can ensure 24/7 emergency cover and maintain communication with coroner's offices. The competitive landscape may favour large suppliers with a strong track record in similar public sector contracts.

## Notice

In summary, the Coronial Service requires the following from the toxicology Service: * Sample collection kits; * Testing, analysis and interpretation of results; * Interpretative toxicology reports to HM Senior Coroner and Pathologist within contract timescales; * 24/7 emergency cover with urgent access and testing required in certain limited circumstances; * Maintenance of adequate contact between HM Senior Coroner's Office and staff; * Attendance at Inquest as required (additional fees paid as per the Coroners and Justice Act - The Coroners Allowances, Fees and Expenses Regulations 2013); * Monthly statistics and performance indicators to the Customer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In summary, the Coronial Service requires the following from the toxicology Service: * Sample collection kits; * Testing, analysis and interpretation of results; * Interpretative toxicology reports to HM Senior Coroner and Pathologist within contract timescales; * 24/7 emergency cover with urgent access and testing required in certain limited circumstances; * Maintenance of adequate contact between HM Senior Coroner's Office and staff; * Attendance at Inquest as required (additional fees paid as per the Coroners and Justice Act - The Coroners Allowances, Fees and Expenses Regulations 2013); * Monthly statistics and performance indicators to the Customer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000759-2021 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000759-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:486734-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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