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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£838,000

Provision of Toxicology Services

Published
Published 4 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 8 February 2026

Overview

Essex Coroner Service has procured a contract for the provision of toxicology services on behalf of his Majesty's Coroner. The contract requirement includes; 1. Collection of samples from Coroners approved Mortuaries 2. Testing of samples 3. Production of a report to support the pathologist in determining the cause of death Contract will run from April 2026 for an initial period of 3 years with possible extensions of 24 months

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£838,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
4 August 2025
Questions by
22 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Blood analysis servicesBacteriological analysis services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£838,000
Award date
18 February 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2029
Winner
  • SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    31 March 2026

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  2. Contract

    20 February 2026

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  3. Tender Update

    8 January 2026

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  4. Contract Notice

    8 January 2026

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  5. Planning Update

    8 January 2026

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  6. Prior Information Notice

    4 August 2025

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • Essex County Council

    Buyer

    Chelmsford, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PWVM-4844-NRQH

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Awarded: Provision of Toxicology Services — won by SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST — Skim