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title: "Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a2d2"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-19"
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# Provision of Forensic Toxicology Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a2d2

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Forensic Toxicology Services meant for HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Following an Above Threshold Open tender process, a single supplier contract has been granted to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The contract concerns laboratory services including the collection, transportation, testing, analysis, and reporting of samples. Originally planned and announced back in 2024, the tender reached completion as of May 2025. The procurement category is services, and the contract signing occurred on 29th April 2025, with a contract value of £500,000 GBP. The initial contract term is 24 months, extendable up to another 24 months. The procurement method used was open procedure, ensuring broad competition.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating within medical laboratory services or forensic toxicology sectors, especially those capable of delivering high-quality service at competitive prices. With Quality accounting for 70% of the award criteria alongside a price consideration of 30%, businesses well-versed in stringent forensic examination processes stand a good chance. Firms offering robust logistic solutions for sample handling could find lucrative prospects, given the service's demand for comprehensive support from collection to analysis. Opportunities for business growth are abundant as the contract targeting regional requirements aligns with geographic location priorities in UKD4, fostering regional business collaboration.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council ran an Above Threshold Open tender process to establish a single supplier contract for the provision of Forensic Toxicology Services for HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Services include the collection, transportation, testing, analysis and reporting of samples for HM Senior Coroner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lancashire County Council ran an Above Threshold Open tender process to establish a single supplier contract for the provision of Forensic Toxicology Services for HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Services include the collection, transportation, testing, analysis and reporting of samples for HM Senior Coroner.

Options: The contract will have an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend beyond the initial term to a maximum of a further 24 months.

Renewal: The contract will have an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend beyond the initial term to a maximum of a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022567-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022567-2025
- 9 Dec 2024 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039548-2024
- 25 Sep 2024 at 15:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030650-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

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