---
title: "Coroner's Service Toxicology Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060be9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Coroner's Service Toxicology Contract

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060be9

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## Summary

Reading Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Coroner's Service Toxicology Contract. This contract involves the testing, analysis, and interpretation of toxicological specimens, along with interpretive reports for HM Senior Coroner and Pathologist, and attendance at inquests. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, resulting in the award being active as of the 14th of April, 2026, with the contract period spanning from the 1st of May, 2026 to the 20th of January, 2029. The industry category is services provided by medical laboratories, specifically located in the UKJ11 region in the United Kingdom.

The Coroner's Service Toxicology Contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical testing and analysis, particularly SMEs like TOXICOLOGY UK LTD, who won the contract. The contract's value gross is substantial at £490,875, and businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality toxicological analysis, report submission within strict timelines, and handling complex specimens will find themselves well-suited to delivering the contract's requirements. Through this procurement, businesses can enhance their reputation, expand their client base, and secure revenue streams within the public sector.

## Notice

RBC are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of Coroner's Service Toxicology Contract - The scope for this project is to cover the following key deliverables: Testing analysis and interpretation of toxicological specimens, Interpretive toxicology reports to HM Senior Coroner and Pathologist within contract timescales, Maintenance of adequate contact between HM Senior Coroner's Officers and staff, Attendance at inquest as required and Monthly statistics and performance indicators

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033874-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 20 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £392,700 |
| Lots value | £392,700 |
| Awards value | £392,700 |
| Contracts value | £392,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033874-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 10:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015975-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011722-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 10:36 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005639-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033874-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015975-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011722-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005639-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14699

## Notice URLs

- http://www.toxicologyuk.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.reading.gov.uk/

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