BHCC AC Toxicology Sampling for HM Coroner West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove City Council

Published: Jan 21, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST — £108,000

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About This Opportunity

Award notice from Brighton & Hove City Council (United Kingdom) — BHCC AC Toxicology Sampling for HM Coroner West Sussex, Brighton &. healthcare. Awarded to.

This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 108,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

To provide for HM Coroner West Sussex, Brighton & Hove with a service of Coroners Toxicology analysis of post-mortem samples and providing professional witnesses at Coroner's inquests. This will only be for cases within Brighton and Hove area of the shared jurisdiction.

The contract with the current supplier has expired and a new 2-year contract is required until April 2027 - or until a single contract is in place to cover the entire West Sussex, Brighton & Hove jurisdiction. The contract will have a one month notice exit clause.

The current service is outlined below:

• Postmortems are undertaken on behalf of HM Coroner for West Sussex, Brighton & Hove at Brighton & Hove City Mortuary. Postmortems are performed by the Mortuary team and Pathologists employed by HM Coroner but with a substantive post at Royal Sussex County Hospital.

• HM Coroner sends diagnostic samples to the laboratory at the Royal Sussex County Hospital for toxicological analysis and reporting.

• The turnaround time for analysis of toxicology cases is 28 calendar days and a report is emailed to HM Coroner on completion of analysis.

• Clinical scientists specialising in toxicology are made available to act as professional witnesses at HM Coroner's inquests to discuss the laboratory's toxicology reports as required.. CPV: Pathology services (85111800). Procedure: Other - Below threshold LTR Direct Award

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 21, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: BHCC - 015876. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Brighton & Hove City Council

Brighton & Hove City Council has issued 19 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 19 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST was awarded the contract for £108,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference BHCC - 015876 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Brighton & Hove City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.