This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2023 at 14:05

Tender

21 Jun 2022 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester Medical School is seeking a supplier for its Body Donation Programme, involving the transportation of human bodies for anatomical examination to the University and subsequent cremations. The procurement is in the services category and is in the award stage. The deadline for bid submissions was on 29th July 2022.

This tender from the University of Leicester presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in funeral services and transportation, to provide services for the anatomical examination and cremation of bodies for educational purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The University of Leicester, as the buying organisation, is located in Leicester, United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

The University of Leicester Medical School Body Donation Programme

Notice Description

The Body Donation Programme takes place at the University of Leicester Medical School. Members of the public (referred to as 'bequests' in this document), bequeath their bodies for anatomical examination, and are a valuable teaching source for teaching the structure and function of the human body to medical students, and other healthcare professionals. The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulates the use of human bodies within the legal framework set out in the Human Tissue Act (2004). The University of Leicester is licensed by the Human Tissue Authority. The successful tenderer will be required to transport bequests who have donated their bodies for anatomical examination to the University of Leicester and to arrange and carry out subsequent cremations which take place in late June/early July each year for up to 50 bequests.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Body Donation Programme takes place at the University of Leicester Medical School. Members of the public (referred to as 'bequests' in this document), bequeath their bodies for anatomical examination, and are a valuable teaching source for teaching the structure and function of the human body to medical students, and other healthcare professionals. The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulates the use of human bodies within the legal framework set out in the Human Tissue Act (2004). The University of Leicester is licensed by the Human Tissue Authority. The successful tenderer will be required to transport bequests who have donated their bodies for anatomical examination to the University of Leicester and to arrange and carry out subsequent cremations which take place in late June/early July each year for up to 50 bequests. Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0348e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023242-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39296000 - Funeral supplies

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20233 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
University of Leicester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AS ABOVE
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Central England co-op Limited

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