Tender

Application Form to be on the pre-approved list of Pathologist Post Mortem Services on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Mar 2022 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the establishment of a framework agreement for Pathologist Post Mortem Services on behalf of Her Majesty’s Coroner. This tender is classified under health and social work services and falls under the Light Touch Regime framework, allowing flexibility in the purchasing process. The application process will remain open until 31 March 2032, with the framework agreement having an estimated value of £5,000,000. Interested parties must register through the Council's e-procurement system and submit their applications electronically.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly within the health and social work sector, especially those providing pathology services. Companies that specialise in post mortem examinations and have the capability to fulfil the quality standards set by the Council will find this tender to be an excellent opportunity to expand their operations. The framework's flexible nature permits multiple suppliers, enabling businesses to establish long-term relationships with the Council and contribute to essential public services in Norfolk.

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Notice Title

Application Form to be on the pre-approved list of Pathologist Post Mortem Services on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wish to invite Pathologists to complete an application form to be on the pre-approved list of Pathologist Post Mortem Services on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner in Norfolk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Her Majesty's Coroners are involved in the investigation of any death where the cause is suspicious or unknown or falls under certain other specific circumstances. A post mortem examination may be undertaken to determine the cause of death.Norfolk County Council has responsibility for the administration of this Contract on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner for Norfolk. However, instructions to undertake a post mortem examination will be given by the Coroner.Coroners instruct pathologists to make an examination under section 14 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The Pathologist should set out in a written report full details of his/her examination and give an opinion as to the cause of death. The report itself may be used by the coroner as evidence at the inquest and it may, in some circumstances, be necessary for the pathologist to attend the Inquest to give evidence as to their findings. Additional information: The Value is an estimate based. Actual values will depend on need in Norfolk

Renewal: This application process will be open for new applications until 31/3/2032

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031f1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006274-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20327 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
The framework will be open for applicants for the duration.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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