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Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Provision

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) in Edinburgh is seeking to procure forensic and non-forensic pathology and mortuary services across Scotland, including both mainland and islands. The title of this tender is "Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Provision" and is categorised under pathology services (CPV code: 85111800). This procurement process is currently in the tendering stage, with a deadline for submissions extended to 30 September 2021. The contract is critical as itwill replace current services that are set to expire in 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and scientific services, particularly those specialising in pathology and mortuary services. Companies that provide expertise in post-mortem examinations and related logistical support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could greatly enhance a business's profile and capabilities in the forensic sector, potentially leading to growth and new partnerships within the public sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Provision

Notice Description

The Lord Advocate, through the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has responsibility in Scotland for the prosecution of crime and the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths which require further investigation. As part of the process of investigating deaths, the Procurator Fiscal may, in order to establish the cause and mechanism of death, instruct post-mortem examinations at specified mortuaries. The current contracts are due to expire in 2021 and as a result COPFS is looking to procure the provision of pathology and mortuary services required across the whole of Scotland (mainland and the Scottish islands).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a1ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006780-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Audrey Cameron
Contact Email
audrey.cameron@andersonstrathern.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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