3057_16 Toxicology Services

ESPO will shortly be seeking to put in place a framework to provide a toxicology testing service for Pathologists on behalf of H.M. Coroner. There is also the potential requirement to include other testing services required by Public Sector bodies. Organisations wishing to participate in the forthcoming supplier engagement, are invited to express an interest by emailing [email protected] quoting ESPO reference number 3057_16. The main purpose of the supplier engagement will be to help shape the scope and structure of the new framework. Please note that an eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the framework agreement.

This is a notice for social services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74. Type of services - Health and Social Services. Whilst initially for use by Leicestershire County Council, Lincolnshire C.C. and Nottingham City the framework will also be open to use by other classifications of user, as listed below, on a National basis.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and LocalGovernment Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

Additional information: In order to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity, please see the details below and please ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available: - Go to www.eastmidstenders.org- (If you are not already registered) Register your company by selecting the ‘Register’ box on the top of the home page. - Once registered visit the home page and search for the tender ‘3057-16 Toxicology Services’ by selecting ‘View Opportunities’. - Express an interest by selecting the ‘Register Interest’ box at the bottom of the screen. You should receive a notification email confirming your expression of interest. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation [email protected] or telephone +44 1670597136.