Planning

3424: Soft Market Test: Manchester South Coronial District: Mortuary and Autopsy Related Pathology Services

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Apr 2017 at 09:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "3424: Soft Market Test: Manchester South Coronial District: Mortuary and Autopsy Related Pathology Services." This tender, estimated to be valued at approximately £7,380,608 over a potential duration of 8 years, seeks to establish a comprehensive managed service to cover the entire Coronial District in the North West of England. Interested parties must express their interest by 13:00 hours on 28th April 2017, as indicated in the engagement notice published on 10th April 2017.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and pathology sectors to collaborate and respond as either consortiums or individual organisations. Those with expertise in providing managed services, particularly within the mortuary and autopsy fields, would find themselves well-suited to participate. The transition from existing service level agreements towards a single contractual relationship may encourage innovative service delivery models, enabling businesses to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3424: Soft Market Test: Manchester South Coronial District: Mortuary and Autopsy Related Pathology Services

Notice Description

This is a Soft Market Test for the Manchester South Coronial District to provide Mortuary and Autopsy Related Pathology Services Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council as lead authority in conjunction with HM Senior Coroner, via STAR Procurement, is conducting a Soft Market exercise to understand the level of interest from capable organisations in providing a complete managed service 'package' to cover the whole Coronial District. The proposed replacement for the current SLA arrangements is to have a single contractual relationship that covers the whole of the Coronial District. Expressions from existing or potential future consortiums, and/or organisations working in collaboration are welcomed. The estimated value given is estimated only over a potential 8 year duration. Additional information: The duration of any future contract will be between 2 and 8 years. The Estimated Value of a possible 8 year contract is: PS7,000,000 Interested parties must express their interest via the Chest no later than 13:00 hours on 28th April 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a0175de-3e11-4149-a939-9a1907106f91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0135be3d-5708-4a15-b738-1da72d06bdff
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,380,608 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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