22107 Toxicology services for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Coroner

A Contract Award Notice
by CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£600K
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
24 Oct 2023
Delivery
01 Jul 2023 to 30 Jun 2026
Deadline
25 May 2023 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

Description

For the HM Coroner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to be able to fulfil their statutory duties associated with determining the identity of the deceased together with how, when and where they became deceased, it is necessary to have arrangements in place for toxicology services. It is the responsibility of the Cambridgeshire County Council to provide the Coroner with such services. Toxicology samples are collected from the deceased by pathologists in the mortuary. These can be blood, urine, vitreous fluid and stomach contents. Toxicological evidence is sometimes needed to help the pathologist to determine a cause of death. \r \r The successful provider(s) will be required to complete toxicology and other investigations / examinations as required by the Coroner, including interpretation, reporting and advice. This will also involve forensic toxicology and post-mortem toxicology. \r \r Sufficient storage space must be put in place by the successful provider(s) for all samples referred for analysis by the Coroner.\r \r The procurement is split into two lots:\r 1. General toxicology\r 2. Hair analysis\r

Award Detail

1 Leicester NHS Trust University Hospitals (Leicester)
  • Value: £500,000

CPV Codes

  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

To register interest https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50ff353e-59d4-ed11-8121-005056...

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