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title: "Provision of Toxicology Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Provision of Toxicology Services

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665f0

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council, based in Matlock, UK, has recently concluded the contracting process for a significant procurement titled "Provision of Toxicology Services." This tender falls under the medical industry category, focusing specifically on pathology and laboratory services. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and was competitively awarded on 2nd June 2026, following the tender's initiation in March 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £401,133.84, was granted to University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, with services expected to start on 29th June 2026. The awarded contract supports the council’s statutory requirements for comprehensive toxicology testing, ensuring high-quality analyses across various substances, and includes options for renewal extending potentially up to 2030.

This procurement presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors. Companies with capabilities in providing timely, comprehensive, and high-quality toxicological analyses are well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process includes considerations for such qualifications in the award criteria. Building partnerships with local authorities, such as Derbyshire County Council, offers businesses a platform to expand their reach and demonstrate their expertise in fulfilling critical public health responsibilities.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and accredited supplier to provide comprehensive toxicology testing services. The contract will support the Authority's statutory responsibilities and operational requirements by delivering reliable, timely, and high-quality toxicological analyses across a range of substances and sample types

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052045-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | £401,133 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 15:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052045-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028053-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 09:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021171-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052045-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028053-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021171-2026
  10th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=59a5b0e2-5d1c-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

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