Toxicology Services

A new national framework solution to provide public sector bodies and their individual departments with access to toxicology testing services for Pathologists on behalf of H.M. Coroner. These services allow for the testing of blood for Blood Ethanol, Blood Drug, Urine Ethanol, Blood Drug, Cyanide, Carbon Monoxide and other substances including, but not limited to Acylcarnitine, Amino Acids, Glucose, Insulin, C-peptide and Acetone.
 
A full list of tests available and pricing is available after completing the returning the Customer Access Agreement.

• Local Authority Establishments
• Police & Emergency Services
• NHS & HSC Bodies
• Central Government Departments & their agencies

• This framework is compliant with UK/EU procurement legislation - we’ve done the work, so there’s no need for you to run a full EU procurement process 
• Suppliers listed on the framework were assessed during the procurement process for their financial stability, track record, experience and technical & professional ability 
• To secure value for money toxicology services for customers 
• The framework is divided into a range of lots based on geographical regions to ensure that specialist and knowledgeable service providers are included 
• The framework can be accessed via direct award or further competition, depending on customer’s requirements 
• Pre-agreed terms and conditions to underpin all orders so no need to worry

• Cellmark Forensic Services
• Alere Forensics
• Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust

Are you a user of the ‘ProContract’ eProcurement system (from Proactis)? If so, you can now access ESPO’s frameworks through the system to run further competitions, allowing you to run your processes more quickly, simply and at lower risk of error. Speak to your procurement team contact or Account Manager to find out more.

We have also created a useful guide to help you navigate creating a further competition on ProContract, which you can access here.