---
title: "Provision of Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry services."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# Provision of Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry services.

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600b2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry services" was conducted by Sunderland City Council, located in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of services provided by medical laboratories, specifically in the forensic toxicology and chemistry domain. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition," and relates to sub-central government public authority activities. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2027. The award stage has been completed with an active status, and the award notice was published on 7th January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic toxicology and chemistry services, particularly those capable of delivering medical laboratory services. Although the contract was awarded to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Foundation Trust, it highlights the demand for specialised services in this sector, encouraging similar organisations and specialists to explore future opportunities in such procurements. Smaller businesses may find growth potential by aligning their offerings with public authority requirements or forming strategic partnerships with larger entities to fulfil such specialised contracts.

## Notice

Award notice. Provision of Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000952-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000952-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000952-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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