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Human Tissue Authority Post Mortem Licence

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for awarding a contract for the Human Tissue Authority Post Mortem Licence. This falls under the category of services, specifically targeting certification services. The awarding process, classified as direct procurement below the threshold without competition, reflects the specialised nature of the service. The contract was signed on 12th September 2025, had an active status beginning on 15th September 2025, and will conclude on 14th September 2026. The procurement is tied to the legal framework set by the UK Public General Act of 2023. The buyer is located in Kings Lynn, United Kingdom, and the supplier, HUMAN TISSUE AUTHORITY, is based in London, illustrating a collaborative effort across regions within the UK public sector.

This tender provides business growth opportunities specifically for organisations involved in certification services, such as those focusing on compliance and audits within healthcare sectors. Large enterprises with expertise in certification processes could find this contract appealing due to its direct nature and the potential to strengthen business ties with public sector entities like NHS Foundation Trusts. The contract is pivotal for businesses wishing to venture into or expand their footprint in the niche market of post mortem licence certification, especially considering the robust cooperation with central government authorities and health trusts involved in this domain.

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Notice Title

Human Tissue Authority Post Mortem Licence

Notice Description

Human Tissue Authority Post Mortem Licence number 122298 to cover 15/09/2025 - 14/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034117-2026
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

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,298 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 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
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN TISSUE AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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