Planning

Request for Information - Coroner Service - Body Storage, Mortuary Provision, Histology & Toxicology

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Sep 2020 at 14:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a preliminary market engagement process for the provision of Coroner Services, which includes body storage, mortuary provision, histology, and toxicology. The initial engagement was published on 29th September 2020, with a deadline for responses set for midday on 12th October 2020. This opportunity falls under the broader industry category of health services and post-mortem and mortuary equipment, situated in the South East region of England.

This request for information presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in mortuary equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the insights gained will inform future procurement strategies. Engaging in this exercise could position your business favourably for upcoming contract opportunities once the formal tendering process is initiated.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Coroner Service - Body Storage, Mortuary Provision, Histology & Toxicology

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. IT IS NOT A TENDER PROCESS. Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise prior to tendering for services for the Coroner Service - Body Storage, Mortuary Provision, Histology & Toxicology. Suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing the attached questionnaire. This will help the Council understand the market. The information obtained from this exercise may be used to inform the Council's approach to the procurement process it undertakes for the delivery of these services. As such, this notice does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise. In the event that the Council decides to commence a formal procurement exercise a separate Contract Notice will be issued. Please note the deadline for responses to this Request for Information is midday Monday 12th October 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16670b70-56d1-443f-ab9e-1e6f74dbfdc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fd32d7-811a-45ce-a7d6-4e67ff8a99ad
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YU
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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