Scope
Reference
RBC 00002335
Description
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
Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project.
Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 19/08/2025.
Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.
Contract 1. Coroner's Toxicology Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £392,700 excluding VAT
- £490,875 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
27 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 5 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 January 2026 to 20 January 2029
- Possible extension to 20 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+1+1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Toxicology UK
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBLQ-5782-PNHT
Mazars, First Floor
Birmingham
B33AX
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@toxicologyuk.co.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Coroner's Toxicology Service
Contracting authority
Reading Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWBJ-9435-VXQQ
Bridge Street
Reading
RG1 2LU
United Kingdom
Email: pchub@reading.gov.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government