Toxicology Services
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Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for Toxicology Services, specifically targeting laboratory services in the UK region designated as UKG. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, and the contract has been awarded to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement process used was a limited, direct award procedure without prior competition, highlighting the project's specialised nature.
The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance and budget availability. Noteworthy dates include the formal award on 17th September 2025 and a standstill period concluding on 29th September 2025. The contract's total value stands at £1,125,576 GBP.
This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses in the field of toxicology and pathology services, especially those capable of delivering quality-centric solutions as indicated by the award criteria focused entirely on quality. Companies specialising in laboratory and related medical services, particularly those with the capacity for toxicological analysis and compliance with the Health Care Services Regulations, may find such opportunities advantageous. Engaging in such contracts not only broadens clientele but also reinforces service integration and sustainability, amplifying business prospects in medical laboratory services across the UK.
The involved procurement processes underscore Birmingham City Council's commitment to high-quality service provision, setting a standard for future opportunities in public procurement.
To deliver Toxicology Services. The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (s1) places a duty on the coroner to investigate certain deaths, s14 of the Act allows the coroner to order a suitable post-mortem examination, to enable the coroner to decide if Section 1 applies. A pathologist carries out the post-mortem and they or the Coroner request various toxicological testing to support investigations to establish the cause of death.
Toxicology analysis will be undertaken on those cases where there is reason to suspect the death may be related to a toxicological substance or substance misuse. (Toxicology is defined by the Oxford Languages dictionary as 'the measurement and analysis of potential toxins, intoxicating or banned substances, and prescription medications present in a person's body.')
To deliver Toxicology and Pathology Services following the 'Direct Award Process C' as set out in the Health Care Services [Provider Selection Regime (PSR)] Regulations 2023. "Direct Award Process C" means the process set out in regulation 8 for the award of a contract without a competition. The three year contract will commence on 1st October 2025 with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.
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