Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Lincolnshire County Council
County Offices, Newland
Lincoln
LN1 1YL
Contact
Mrs Emma Golds
emma.golds@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1522552222
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
LCC Coronial Toxicology Services
Reference number
DN683884
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111000 - Hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Coroner has a statutory duty under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 to certify and register deaths for any cases referred. Post-mortem samples are mostly utilised however ante-mortem sampling is occasionally required. Samples taken are sent for Toxicological testing to ascertain the presence of the requested drugs or alcohol.
The Coroner utilises the results of Toxicological screening in ascertaining the cause of death which can be used in court proceedings at inquest, therefore a clear report must be provided per sample.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £700,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111000 - Hospital services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council will be tendering for 'Coronial Toxicology Services' in time for renewal on 1st August 2024.
Pre-market engagement via an RFI is available; this exercise is to gain a further understanding of the market, the likely interest and to inform our specification and commercial arrangement. Further details of the RFI can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/opportunities
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Council anticipates that extension year(s) will be made available however, the design of the initial and extension period(s) have not yet been determined.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 January 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes