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Mortuary Feasibility Study on Behalf of the Coroners' Service

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Mortuary Feasibility Study on Behalf of the Coroners' Service" within the services industry. The project, valued at £86,982, involves investigating options for the storage of bodies within the jurisdictions of Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract being awarded to Lexica Health and Life Sciences Consultancy Limited. The contract period started on 3rd March 2025 and is set to end on 2nd June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in feasibility studies, particularly those offering services related to coronial body storage solutions. Companies with expertise in providing innovative and efficient storage systems, as well as those capable of performing high-level budget analyses, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the contract's friendly suitability for such entities, thereby fostering business growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

Mortuary Feasibility Study on Behalf of the Coroners' Service

Notice Description

This contract is for a feasibility study to investigate the various options available for the storage of bodies of deceased persons within the coronial jurisdictions of Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton. The review will include all options for body storage and high-level budget analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-199e499b-e1c9-470a-b75d-63508d187529
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96863c4d-6d0b-422c-af11-4e7b39cf7b46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,982 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,982 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXICA HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES CONSULTANCY LIMITED T/A LEXICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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