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Medical Referee Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 Oct 2024 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for providing Medical Referee Services, specifically focused on reviewing medical information and cremation documentation at Norse Road Crematorium. This tender, classified under "Health services" (CPV 85100000), required the completion of a medical refereeing service as a statutory necessity. The estimated value of the contract is £99,000. The procurement was finalised through a unique procurement method, "Other - Waiver", with the contract set to run from 13th October 2024 to 13th October 2026. All phases of this procurement, including the award stage, have been completed as of 30th October 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health-related services to expand their operations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable candidates for this tender, reflecting the Council's encouragement for diverse business participation. Providers with the capacity to ensure regulatory compliance and offer specialised medical services would be well-suited to such contracts, potentially leading to further future engagements and business growth within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Medical Referee Services

Notice Description

Medical Referee Services - Review of all medical information and cremation documentation for each and every cremation undertaken at Norse Road Crematorium. The cremation cannot take place without the Medical Referee authorisation. This is a statutory requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e94e3ebe-231c-4f93-94c0-c78d4deb2f38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910d183b-16bb-421b-9852-970d121800ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Hub
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234718282

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROF VIJAY NAYAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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