Award

Coroners Pathologists

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 15:48

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Coroners Pathologists" has been facilitated by Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of health and social work services, and it pertains specifically to the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method utilised was a direct award without competition due to it being below the threshold, characterised as a "lightTouch" special regime. The contract has been formally awarded with the University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust identified as the supplier. Key dates include the contract's start date on 21 September 2025 and its end date on 20 September 2026, with a possibility of a one-year extension, totalling a potential value of £336,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised post-mortem services and MRI scan interpretations. Companies already established in providing similar services to public authorities or the NHS are well-suited to compete for future related opportunities, especially given the growing emphasis on health service efficiency and legal compliance under the new regulations. The direct award process highlights opportunities for businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery without the necessity for open competition, aligning with the strategic priorities of sub-central government bodies such as the Leicester City Council.

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Notice Title

Coroners Pathologists

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. The contract relates to the conduction of the following services: - Carrying out the Post Mortem - Interpreting an MRI scan to ascertain cause of death - Carrying out a view and grant for a cause of death - Carrying out an invasive Post Mortem These fall under the Provider Selection Regime under CPV code 85100000-0

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057078-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Siobhan Paterson
Contact Email
siobhan.paterson@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0116 454 2158

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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