Award

Regional Post Mortem Pathology Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2021 at 09:58

Award Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2019 at 12:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Regional Post Mortem Pathology Services is led by Durham County Council, acting on behalf of the North East Procurement Organisation in partnership with HM Coroners for the region. This framework agreement targets health and social work services within the North East of England, focusing on providers capable of offering specific services such as post mortem examinations and imaging. The tender for this opportunity was published on 13th November 2019, with a submission deadline of 13th December 2019. The contract commenced on 1st May 2020 and is expected to run until 30th April 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology and related health services. Companies that provide services in areas such as autopsy, histology, and body storage, particularly those equipped to cater to the needs of the healthcare sector in the North East, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the structured approach of offering lots for different geographical zones, providers have the chance to submit proposals for either the North or South zone, thereby facilitating targeted bids that align with their operational capacities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional Post Mortem Pathology Services

Notice Description

Durham County Council is acting on behalf of the North East Procurement Organisation in conjunction with the HM Coroners for the North East Region for the procurement of a Framework Agreement for Regional Post Mortem Pathology Services. The framework agreement has been divided into two geographical demand zones classified as North and South. Providers may bid for one or both Lots however they must include a preference and can only be successful for one Lot. The Region is looking for two specialist Providers who can deliver Regional Post Mortem Pathology Services. Minimum service requirements are: * Post Mortem Examination - Autopsy (PME) * Post Mortem Imaging (PMI) * Minimally Invasive Post Mortems * Histology * Body Storage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ea1bc1a-2f32-4097-a23a-9a117695dd4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79650a14-5e17-46ec-a07d-2026b8cc32b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 5 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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