AwardedAwarded 18 February 2026
Provision of Toxicology Services
Essex County Council · Local authority
In brief
Essex County Council awarded healthcare work to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on 18 February 2026.
The notice gives a value of £838,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Essex Coroner Service procured a supplier 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
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 5 bids received | £838,000 | Awarded 18 February 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 001635-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 001637-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 001640-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 015472-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 001635-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 January 2026, last updated 20 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.