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Digital Autopsy Services

Birmingham City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Oct 2024 at 10:16

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10 May 2024 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Digital Autopsy Services, following an open procurement procedure. The contract, which falls under the services category and relates to real estate services with own property (CPV 70100000), involves the use of innovative Computed Tomography Post-Mortem (CTPM) technology for non-invasive post-mortem examinations. The contract, valued at £290,000 and signed on 14th October 2024, was awarded to Advanced Visualisation Technologies Ltd trading as Digital Autopsy UK Ltd. This framework agreement, commencing on 1st October 2024, is set for two years and will be executed in Birmingham (region UKG31).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced medical imaging and post-mortem services to participate in a groundbreaking initiative. Companies with expertise in medical practice, specialist services, and cemetery services can thrive in this space, especially those capable of delivering high-quality digital autopsy reports within strict timelines and adhering to regulatory standards. SMEs with experience in radiography and digital imaging analysis can particularly benefit, as the procurement criteria emphasised quality, social value, and competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Autopsy Services

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council wishes to establish a single supplier framework agreement Contract for the provision of a Digital Autopsy Service - A Digital Autopsy is a non-invasive post-mortem, referred to as a CTPM short for Computed Tomography Post-Mortem.A CTPM is a scan of the deceased, conducted by a radiographer using a CT scanner. Following which, the resultant scans are analysed by a GMC registered radiologist to produce an interpretation in the form of a digital autopsy report.The digital autopsy report should contain or suggests the cause of death for consideration by a pathologist at Birmingham Central mortuary and be available within 24 hours of the CT scan being completed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Birmingham City Council wishes to establish a single supplier framework agreement Contract for the provision of a Digital Autopsy Service - A Digital Autopsy is a non-invasive post-mortem, referred to as a CTPM short for Computed Tomography Post-Mortem.A CTPM is a scan of the deceased, conducted by a radiographer using a CT scanner. Following which, the resultant scans are analysed by a GMC registered radiologist to produce an interpretation in the form of a digital autopsy report.The digital autopsy report contains or suggests the cause of death for consideration by a pathologist at Birmingham Central mortuary. Section 1 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 places a duty on the coroner to investigate certain deaths. Section 14 of the Coroners Act 2009 allows the coroner to order a suitable post-mortem examination to enable the coroner to decide if Section 1 applies. CTPM's are an innovative technology that should in the future prevent invasive post-mortems, which many families and some religions would like to see avoided.The framework agreement Contract will be awarded for 2 years commencing 1st October 2024.The Framework Agreement will be awarded to one supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0458b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032920-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70100000 - Real estate services with own property

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121000 - Medical practice services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Advanced Visualisation Technologies Ltd trading as Digital Autopsy UK Ltd

Further Information

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