Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Lincolnshire County Council
County Offices, Newland
Lincoln
LN1 1YL
UK
Contact person: Mrs Emma Golds
Telephone: +44 1522552222
E-mail: emma.golds@lincolnshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF3
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
LCC Coronial Toxicology Services
Reference number: DN683884
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85111000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
700 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71900000
85111000
85145000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF3
II.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
II.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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
14/01/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/08/2023