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title: "LCC Coronial Toxicology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044679"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# LCC Coronial Toxicology Services

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044679

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a provider for "LCC Coronial Toxicology Services" under the hospital services category, specifically in toxicology, with a focus on laboratory services. This procurement process involves providing quality toxicology services for HM Senior Coroner in the UKF3 region. The tender has moved through the planning and active stages, with initial tenders opened on 8 April 2024 and the award announced on 26 July 2024. The contract, effective from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2027, may be extended for up to an additional 12-month period. The procurement method was an open procedure under the EU directive and GPA rules, ensuring fair competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services and toxicological analysis. With a focus on maintaining high professional standards and the integrity of test results, businesses with expertise in toxicology, laboratory management, and analytical chemistry would be well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, exemplifies the high standards expected. The contract can help businesses grow by providing a stable, multi-year engagement with potential for extension, fostering long-term collaboration with local government entities.

## Notice

The Council requires provision of Toxicology Services for the use of HM Senior Coroner (including any Area/Assistant Coroner) hereafter referred to as "Coroner". The Supplier shall provide a quality Service which seeks value and respects the needs and aims of the Coroner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier shall be appointed as the sole provider of toxicological analysis via the detection, identification and quantification of toxicologically relevant substances and the interpretation of the results, which is required to assist with determining the cause of death for the Coroner. The Supplier shall be responsible for providing appropriate laboratory services on behalf of the Coroner and shall be expected to operate to the highest professional standards, maintaining the integrity of test results, reports and comprehensive analysis.

Renewal: The Council may, following the expiry of the initial period, extend this Contract on the same terms for a further period of twelve (12) months up to a maximum of twenty (24) months in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023558-2024 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |

## 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

- 29 Jul 2024 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023558-2024
- 7 Mar 2024 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007379-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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