Tender

SC20059 - Digital Autopsy Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2021 at 19:50

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is actively seeking suppliers for a Digital Autopsy Service as part of the Kent Coroners Service. The tender, identified as SC20059, is classified under health and social work services, and it falls within the services category. Suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest via the Kent Business Portal, with the submission deadline set for noon on 12 July 2021. The procurement process is selective, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract duration is expected to be between 60 and 120 months, with the possibility of extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, autopsy services, and related technologies. Companies with expertise in digital imaging, particularly those able to deliver non-invasive autopsy solutions, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With an approximate demand of 3,300 post-mortems per annum and the requirement for day-to-day management of the Body Store, the successful supplier will potentially secure a long-term partnership with Kent County Council, enhancing their position within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

SC20059 - Digital Autopsy Service

Notice Description

Kent County Council on behalf of the Kent Coroners Service, are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers who are able to provide a Digital Autopsy and Body Store Service. Further details are available via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ) and all expressions of interest must be made via the Kent Business Portal. To be considered for this tendering opportunity a completed selection questionnaire must be submitted no later than noon on the 12th of July 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital Autopsy (DA) is a non-invasive autopsy in which digital imaging technology using Computerised Tomography (CT) is used to develop three dimensional images for a virtual exploration of the human body. Kent County Council and the Kent Senior Coroners have agreed to use DA as the principal means of establishing the cause of death for all cases referred to the coroner that would otherwise be dealt with using traditional invasive post-mortem procedures. DA will be the first line of intervention, but where this does not give a successful cause of death outcome, the deceased will go on for a full or part invasive post-mortem. The successful supplier will be required to provide digital autopsies for an average demand of 3,300 post-mortems per annum, this number may vary subject to the number of deaths within the county per annum. In addition to digital autopsies, the successful supplier will also be responsible for the day to day running of the associated Body Store.

Renewal: The initial contract duration will be between 60 and 120 months. There is scope to extend the contract for up to a total of 180 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bb45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013266-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Kelly Roberts
Contact Email
kelly.roberts@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000415951

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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