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title: "Toxicology Analysis and Reports Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a41f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Toxicology Analysis and Reports Service

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a41f

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking to procure a contract for the Toxicology Analysis and Reports Service, a vital service within the public health sector. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids accepted until 27th May 2021. The services required will support the Norfolk Coroner, addressing a jurisdiction that encompasses a population of approximately 920,000 and dealing with around 3,000 reported deaths annually. This procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring broad participation from interested suppliers, and offers a contract value of £350,000 for an active service period commencing after the award date.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in toxicological analysis and related laboratory services to expand their clientele. Suppliers that possess expertise in toxic substances monitoring, compliance with public health regulations, and experience working with public sector bodies will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. By engaging in this process, businesses can potentially establish a long-term relationship with a regional authority known for significant operational demands in forensic science and coroner services.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for toxicology analysis and reports service.The Norfolk Coroner jurisdiction covers a population of 920,000 and has approximately 3000 reported deaths a year. Under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (the 2009 Act), the Coroners (Investigation) Regulations 2013 and the Coroners (Inquest Rules) 2013, the Coroner is required to establish the cause of a person's death. If the cause of death is unknown, then the Coroner will instruct a pathologist to conduct an examination to establish the cause of death. As part of that examination the pathologist may request that samples taken during examination are submitted for toxicological analysis. Norfolk County Council is responsible for meeting all costs of the service and for arranging a toxicology service to support the needs of the Senior Coroner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020829-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 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 | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90743100 - Toxic substances monitoring services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020829-2021
- 9 Apr 2021 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007342-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles

## Provenance

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