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Post Mortem Services

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jan 2022 at 08:53

Tender

12 Nov 2021 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes Council has completed the public procurement process for "Post Mortem Services," aimed at providing essential autopsy-related pathology services in the Milton Keynes Coroner's district. This tender falls under the healthcare services category (CPV code: 85111800) and had a total contract value of £480,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract commencement date was 29 December 2021. The critical deadline for tender submissions was 9 December 2021, with a planned contract duration of five years, extendable for an additional five years.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology and forensic services to expand their operations within the public sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in meeting the rigorous standards set by the Royal College of Pathology. Given the comprehensive nature of the services required, organisations equipped with expertise in autopsy procedures and compliance with legal healthcare regulations will be best positioned to benefit from this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Post Mortem Services

Notice Description

The purpose of services provided under this Contract is to deliver an effective and efficient autopsy related pathology service to the Milton Keynes Coroner's district.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of services provided under this Contract is to deliver an effective and efficient autopsy related pathology service to the Milton Keynes Coroner's district.The aims being:To provide an autopsy related pathology service for the Coroner that meets at least the minimum standards as set out by the Royal College of Pathology standards - http://www.rcpath.org/index.asp?PageID=240 and http://www.rcpath.org/index.asp?PageID=687 .To undertake autopsies and provide written reports within specified time limits;To provide a service that complies with all laws as they relate to the serviceTo fulfil the statutory requirement under the Coroner to undertake a post-mortem. Additional information: This contract is a five (5) year contract with the provision to extend up to a further five (5) years

Renewal: This contract is for an initial five (5) year with the provision to extend up to a further five (5) year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f5f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000830-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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