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title: "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029252"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-27"
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# Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029252

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services" as part of a framework contract for the HM Senior Coroner covering Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an active status, and the main procurement category falls under services, specifically medical laboratories (CPV code 85145000). The initial term of the framework will commence on approximately 1st July 2021 and will last for 24 months, with a potential extension that cannot exceed a total of 48 months. Interested parties should note that the final date for submission of tenders is 16th April 2021, at 10:00 AM.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic toxicology, laboratory services, and medical analysis to expand their market reach. Companies that are ISO 17025 accredited or hold equivalent certifications, and have experience with the Human Tissue Authority regulations would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The framework allows for the order of services on an as-needed basis for the Coroner, encouraging a flexible approach for bidders who can provide quality and timely forensic analysis services.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: The framework agreement for the provision of forensic toxicology services will commence on or around 01.07.2021.The agreement will run for an initial term of 24 months until 30.06.2023 with the option to extend for any number of defined periods so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002795-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| 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 | TLD4 Lancashire |

## 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

- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002795-2021
- 2 Jun 2021 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012330-2021
- 15 Mar 2021 at 12:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005178-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk
- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier
- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk

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