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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Post Mortems and Associated Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 13:25

Award

31 Jul 2023 at 13:08

Tender

07 Jun 2021 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Post Mortems and Associated Services" is being undertaken by Lincolnshire County Council, a regional authority located in Lincoln, UK. The tender is classified under the industry category of health and social work services and is currently in the tender update stage as of 28th November 2025. This dynamic purchasing system aims to provide post mortem and associated services and is open to participation from various public bodies, evidenced by its flexible structure which allows other authorities to utilise the DPS for their requirements. The procurement method is selective, involving negotiations, and electronic submissions are required for all tenders.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with capabilities in providing secure and supervised post mortem services, autopsies, and related facilities. The DPS structure ensures ongoing opportunities as it covers recurring needs, making it especially appealing for companies with sustained service provision capabilities in medical and mortuary services. This tender process can be an advantageous growth avenue for firms looking to establish or expand their presence in public sector health procurement, especially in regions like Lincolnshire and possibly beyond, given the DPS's potential extension to other authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Post Mortems and Associated Services

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System in respect of Post Mortems and Associated Services

Lot Information

North Eastern Lincolnshire

Additional capacity of post mortem and mortuary services due to increased demand. Additional information: Call off via Lincolnshire Post Mortem and Mortuary Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for additional capacity of post mortems due to increase in demand

North Western Lincolnshire

In summary the Post Mortem and Associated Services shall consist of the following services: * Facilities for the secure, monitored and supervised receipt, storage and release of bodies under the jurisdiction of HM Senior Coroner * Facilities and personnel to undertake post mortem/autopsies including in cases where criminal charges may arise * Facilities for the identification and viewing of bodies by relatives and friends, taking into account their emotional and cultural needs * Provision of post-mortem reports to HM Senior Coroner * Provision of statistics and reports to HM Senior Coroner and the Council

Lincoln Area

In summary the Post Mortem and Associated Services shall consist of the following services: * Facilities for the secure, monitored and supervised receipt, storage and release of bodies under the jurisdiction of HM Senior Coroner * Facilities and personnel to undertake post mortem/autopsies including in cases where criminal charges may arise * Facilities for the identification and viewing of bodies by relatives and friends, taking into account their emotional and cultural needs * Provision of post-mortem reports to HM Senior Coroner * Provision of statistics and reports to HM Senior Coroner and the Council

Central Eastern Lincolnshire

In summary the Post Mortem and Associated Services shall consist of the following services: * Facilities for the secure, monitored and supervised receipt, storage and release of bodies under the jurisdiction of HM Senior Coroner * Facilities and personnel to undertake post mortem/autopsies including in cases where criminal charges may arise * Facilities for the identification and viewing of bodies by relatives and friends, taking into account their emotional and cultural needs * Provision of post-mortem reports to HM Senior Coroner * Provision of statistics and reports to HM Senior Coroner and the Council

South Eastern Lincolnshire

In summary the Post Mortem and Associated Services shall consist of the following services: * Facilities for the secure, monitored and supervised receipt, storage and release of bodies under the jurisdiction of HM Senior Coroner * Facilities and personnel to undertake post mortem/autopsies including in cases where criminal charges may arise * Facilities for the identification and viewing of bodies by relatives and friends, taking into account their emotional and cultural needs * Provision of post-mortem reports to HM Senior Coroner * Provision of statistics and reports to HM Senior Coroner and the Council

South Western Lincolnshire

In summary the Post Mortem and Associated Services shall consist of the following services: * Facilities for the secure, monitored and supervised receipt, storage and release of bodies under the jurisdiction of HM Senior Coroner * Facilities and personnel to undertake post mortem/autopsies including in cases where criminal charges may arise * Facilities for the identification and viewing of bodies by relatives and friends, taking into account their emotional and cultural needs * Provision of post-mortem reports to HM Senior Coroner * Provision of statistics and reports to HM Senior Coroner and the Council

Procurement Information

Call off conducted through an established DPS which has already been subject of a Find a Tender contract notice at the time of establishing the DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b8c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078085-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

85100000 - Health services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Mark Fairbank
Contact Email
fiona.fielding@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522554209

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH WEST ANGLIAN HOSPITALS FOUNDATION TRUST

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