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GP219 - Medical Referee Fees - Bereavement Services

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "GP219 - Medical Referee Fees - Bereavement Services", designated for the medical services sector. Located in Middlesbrough, UK, the process involved the appointment of medical referees for bereavement services, alongside certified cremation services. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award date being 17th October 2025. This direct procurement process was conducted below the threshold without competition, with Middlesbrough Council serving as the buying organisation. Lindisfarne Medical Limited, a large-scale entity, was the supplier awarded the contract.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical recruitment and services industry, particularly those equipped to provide specialised personnel for niche roles such as medical referees. Given the nature of the services, businesses that specialise in recruitment within the health sector and possess the capacity to handle direct contracting processes may find substantial opportunities for growth. Although this specific contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could be of interest to companies looking to collaborate with local government bodies like Middlesbrough Council, especially for services under sub-central government authorities. The contract, valued at £30,000 gross, is scheduled from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, offering a steady engagement period for the appointed supplier.

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Notice Title

GP219 - Medical Referee Fees - Bereavement Services

Notice Description

Within Middlesbrough Council Bereavement Services, we have to appoint a doctor (Medical Referee (MR) with the approval of Legislature in terms of the Crematorium Ordinance. As a service we carry out Cremations daily. The cremation forms must be signed by the MR before the cremation process can take place. Currently within Middlesbrough Council, we now have three MR's who visit us here at Teesside Crematorium, as others have now retired / relocated. The three MR's work on a three weekly rota, and swapping days if necessary covering their holidays / demands of their roles etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cea1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066218-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINDISFARNE MEDICAL

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