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title: "LCC Coronial Toxicology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ef19"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-11"
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# LCC Coronial Toxicology Services

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ef19

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire County Council is planning a tender for 'LCC Coronial Toxicology Services' in the hospital services industry. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date set for 14th January 2024. The total contract value is £700,000 GBP. The Council aims to renew the service by 1st August 2024, with the possibility of extension years. The procurement method is a tender initiated under the legal basis of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.

This tender for Coronial Toxicology Services by the Lincolnshire County Council presents a valuable business opportunity for companies providing laboratory, hospital, and medical laboratory services. Businesses offering toxicological testing services will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The Council's emphasis on clear reporting and meeting statutory duties underlines the importance of quality service provision in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Coroner has a statutory duty under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 to certify and register deaths for any cases referred. Post-mortem samples are mostly utilised however ante-mortem sampling is occasionally required. Samples taken are sent for Toxicological testing to ascertain the presence of the requested drugs or alcohol. The Coroner utilises the results of Toxicological screening in ascertaining the cause of death which can be used in court proceedings at inquest, therefore a clear report must be provided per sample.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council will be tendering for 'Coronial Toxicology Services' in time for renewal on 1st August 2024. Pre-market engagement via an RFI is available; this exercise is to gain a further understanding of the market, the likely interest and to inform our specification and commercial arrangement. Further details of the RFI can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/opportunities

Renewal: The Council anticipates that extension year(s) will be made available however, the design of the initial and extension period(s) have not yet been determined.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023578-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111000 - Hospital services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2023 at 12:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023578-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/opportunities
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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