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Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 16:26

TenderUpdate

22 Apr 2025 at 18:55

Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 18:44

Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council, acting on behalf of the Senior Coroner for the North Manchester District, is in the process of awarding a contract for Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services. This procurement falls under the medical imaging services category and is located within the Greater Manchester North jurisdiction, encompassing the local authority areas of Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury. The procurement is being conducted under the Provider Selection Regime 2024 through an open procedure, as part of efforts to expand existing post mortem examination capabilities by including professional digital scanning services. The contract period is projected from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2031, with the possibility of a five-year extension. The total value of the contract, if extended, could reach £3,705,000, exclusive of VAT.

For businesses in the medical imaging sector, this tender represents an opportunity to secure a long-term partnership with Rochdale Borough Council, providing a vital service to the community. Companies with expertise in digital post mortem imaging, particularly those already serving in or familiar with municipal frameworks, would be well-suited to compete. The contract emphasises quality (50%), social value (20%), and price (30%) as award criteria, presenting an advantageous opportunity for businesses that can deliver high-quality services while also supporting regional socio-economic goals.

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Notice Title

Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council

Notice Description

Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council (on behalf of the Senior Coroner for the North Manchester District) Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Competitive Procedure Chest Reference: DN772281 STAR Reference: UID 12323 Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council (on behalf of the Senior Coroner for the North Manchester District) Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Competitive Procedure Chest Reference: DN772281 STAR Reference: UID 12323 Greater Manchester North Jurisdiction covering the local authority areas of Rochdale, Oldham and Bury. This service is hosted by Rochdale Borough Council Greater Manchester North Coronial jurisdiction currently has a service level agreement in place with the Northern Care Alliance and Royal Oldham Hospital Mortuary to provide a public mortuary facility and to fulfil the Coroner's post mortem examination requirements. The existing arrangements are only able to cater for invasive or external post mortem examinations only. There is currently no facility to provide a digital scanning service to complement the existing arrangements. Any digital scanning examinations undertaken currently are funded privately and not by the local authority. In order to provide a robust, futureproofed service and one that meets the needs of all sections of the community, Rochdale BC on behalf of the Coroner for Greater Manchester North is looking to expand its existing post mortem examination arrangements by securing the services of a suitably qualified and professional digital post mortem examination service for the jurisdiction area of Manchester Greater Manchester North.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council (on behalf of the Senior Coroner for the North Manchester District) Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Competitive Procedure Chest Reference: DN772281 STAR Reference: UID 12323 Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services - Rochdale Council (on behalf of the Senior Coroner for the North Manchester District) Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Competitive Procedure Chest Reference: DN772281 STAR Reference: UID 12323 Greater Manchester North Jurisdiction covering the local authority areas of Rochdale, Oldham and Bury. This service is hosted by Rochdale Borough Council Greater Manchester North Coronial jurisdiction currently has a service level agreement in place with the Northern Care Alliance and Royal Oldham Hospital Mortuary to provide a public mortuary facility and to fulfil the Coroner's post mortem examination requirements. The existing arrangements are only able to cater for invasive or external post mortem examinations only. There is currently no facility to provide a digital scanning service to complement the existing arrangements. Any digital scanning examinations undertaken currently are funded privately and not by the local authority. In order to provide a robust, futureproofed service and one that meets the needs of all sections of the community, Rochdale BC on behalf of the Coroner for Greater Manchester North is looking to expand its existing post mortem examination arrangements by securing the services of a suitably qualified and professional digital post mortem examination service for the jurisdiction area of Manchester Greater Manchester North. Estimated Contract Period: 02 February 2026 - 01 February 2031 with the option to extend by up to a further five year period. Estimated Contract Value: PS370,500 excl VAT per annum Initial 5 year Contract Value: PS1,852,500 excl VAT 10 Year Contract Value if extension period is invoked: PS3,705,000 excl VAT

Options: Option to extend by up to a further five year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085977-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,852,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,852,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,705,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months 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
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sophie Lamb
Contact Email
sophie.lamb@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIC MOBILE

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