Published date: 1 August 2023

This notice was replaced on 19 December 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 19 December 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£770,000 to £1,000,000

Procurement reference

CSW - 15889

Published date

1 August 2023

Closing date

31 August 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

12 January 2024

Contract end date

11 January 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Council (on behalf of HM Coroner for Warwickshire) requires Forensic Toxicology Services to analyse and report on samples such as blood, urine, vitreous humour, occasionally liver tissue and others. A standard screen (which is the most common request) is for alcohol, prescription drugs and recreational drugs. On occasion the Coroner will ask to test for a specific substance such as carbon monoxide, keytones or a particular drug or substance.

These lab reports provide essential expert evidence to support the Coroner in the discharge of his / her duties.




Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process.

Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW Jets is:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home

Registration and use of CSW Jets is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSW JETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW JETS please email us at:

procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk

Providers must register on CSW JETS and express an interest in this project in order to download tender documents and be able to correspond with us about this procurement.

About the buyer

Address

Shire Hall,Market Square
WARWICK
CV344RL
England

Telephone

07714407385

Email

emilymousa@warwickshire.gov.uk