Award

Post Mortem and Mortuary Service for HM Coroner

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jun 2024 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of post mortem and mortuary services to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This contract, titled "Post Mortem and Mortuary Service for HM Coroner," falls under the Health Care Services category with an estimated value of £1,600,000. The award was made through a direct award process, with key decision-makers including Head of Regulatory Services and Head of Procurement. The contract is active and was signed on 29th March 2024.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses in the health care services industry, particularly those offering pathology services. The restricted procurement method involved a single supplier being awarded the contract without prior competition. Businesses that can provide high-quality post mortem and mortuary services may find opportunities for growth through similar direct award processes in the public sector, and should consider engaging with regional authorities like Leicestershire County Council for potential future contracts.

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Notice Title

Post Mortem and Mortuary Service for HM Coroner

Notice Description

Provision of post mortem and mortuary services for Leicestershire County Council's Coroner's Service. The Council consider that it is only University Hospitals of Leicester who can offer this service locally which therefore deems this contract as a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Direct Award Process A. It should be noted that there are also a number of local pathologists who work on a self employed basis for the University Hospitals of Leicester conducting the post mortems under separate payment arrangements, who are captured under this Award Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of post mortem and mortuary services for Leicestershire County Council's Coroner's Service. The Council consider that it is only University Hospitals of Leicester who can offer this service locally which therefore deems this contract as a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Direct Award Process A. It should be noted that there are also a number of local pathologists who work on a self employed basis for the University Hospitals of Leicester conducting the post mortems under separate payment arrangements, who are captured under this Award Notice. The contract value is estimated at PS1,600,000. The contract length is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months, starting 01 April 2024.

Procurement Information

Award under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Direct Award Process A.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046dc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017504-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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