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Further information regarding ProContract is provided below.\nECC uses an e-tendering system, ProContract and you will need to create an account on ProContract to access and respond to both this market engagement exercise and to bid for any future opportunities issued by ECC, including this Toxicology Contract. Please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Register to register an account. It is free to register and use the system.\nIf you have any questions regarding this exercise, please submit them via the ProContract Portal and we will reply to your questions as soon as possible.\nYou are also advised to ensure your data on the Central Digital Platform is maintained up to date. Suppliers: How to register your organisation and first administrator on Find a Tender in three easy steps (HTML) - GOV.UK\nThe closing date for responses is 5pm on 1st September 2025.\nThis notice is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise. 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More information on ProContract is provided below.\nREQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE\nThe Service Provider shall undertake the following tests upon request by HM Senior Coroner for Essex;\na.\tStandard Drug Testing;\nb.\tAlcohol Only Testing;\nc.\tStandard Drug Testing + Alcohol Testing;\nd.\tFull Screening\nThe Service Provider shall also undertake special analytical tests, to test for substances not covered by the tests above.\nThe Service Provider shall undertake the relevant test and submit the Toxicology Report to HM Senior Coroner within the timescales for Standard Processing or Urgent Processing as indicated by the contract.\nThe Service will need to be available during Working Hours.\nThere will be a requirement that samples are collected by a courier from the relevant Mortuary and transported to the Service Provider's Premises.\nThe forecast and the number of tests required may differ; the number of requests may fluctuate due to the nature and circumstances of the individual case. There is seasonal variation in demand with more toxicology required during the winter, November to February. The Service Provider will support the capacity of request by HM Senior Coroner for Essex. Based on historical data, it is estimated that these will be between 20 and 40 requests per month.\nNumber of toxicology tests for 2023 - 281 tests\nNumber of toxicology tests for 2024 - 317 tests\nThe current contract expires in March 2026 and the estimated planned tender issue date will be around November / December 2025.\nThe Authority wishes to invite interested parties to complete a market engagement questionnaire using Microsoft forms. A link will be included within the information published on Procontract, the Councils e-tendering system. Responses to this market engagement can only be submitted via ProContract. Further information regarding ProContract is provided below.\nECC uses an e-tendering system, ProContract and you will need to create an account on ProContract to access and respond to both this market engagement exercise and to bid for any future opportunities issued by ECC, including this Toxicology Contract. Please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Register to register an account. It is free to register and use the system.\nIf you have any questions regarding this exercise, please submit them via the ProContract Portal and we will reply to your questions as soon as possible.\nYou are also advised to ensure your data on the Central Digital Platform is maintained up to date. Suppliers: How to register your organisation and first administrator on Find a Tender in three easy steps (HTML) - GOV.UK\nThe closing date for responses is 5pm on 1st September 2025.\nThis notice is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise. 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