--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Post Mortems and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0be7a760-9ef4-4880-b7e2-a017e15c9e1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0be7a760-9ef4-4880-b7e2-a017e15c9e1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0be7a760-9ef4-4880-b7e2-a017e15c9e1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0be7a760-9ef4-4880-b7e2-a017e15c9e1f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-07" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Post Mortems and Associated Services Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0be7a760-9ef4-4880-b7e2-a017e15c9e1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0be7a760-9ef4-4880-b7e2-a017e15c9e1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0be7a760-9ef4-4880-b7e2-a017e15c9e1f.json) ## Summary Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for "Post Mortems and Associated Services," valued at £6,000,000. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, with the tender period concluding on 7th July 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2021 and could extend until 25th April 2029. Interested suppliers must ensure that they align with the contract deliverables and requirements during this active planning stage, as it offers a long-term engagement with potential for further extensions. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical services sector, particularly those specialising in post-mortem facilities and mortuary services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability provisions outlined in the procurement notice. Companies providing medical personnel, hospital services, and laboratory services would also be well-positioned to compete in this dynamic purchasing environment, which may allow collaboration with other authorities for varied needs beyond Lincolnshire. ## Notice Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Coronial Post Mortem and Mortuary Services. It is likely that the initial requirements will be in batches to cover LCC's existing requirements which are under contract until 31/08/2021. It is envisaged that the DPS will be valid for a period of 5 years with options to extend further. It is intended that within the duration of the DPS, other authorities may be able to use the DPS for their Coronial Post Mortem and Mortuary Service requirements. A list of these organisations can be found on the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6150dbc-68c7-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=03249b10-79c4-eb11-810c-005056b64545 In summary the Post Mortem and Associated Services shall consist of the following services: * Facilities for the secure, monitored and supervised receipt, storage and release of bodies under the jurisdiction of HM Senior Coroner * Facilities and personnel to undertake post mortem/autopsies including in cases where criminal charges may arise * Facilities for the identification and viewing of bodies by relatives and friends, taking into account their emotional and cultural needs * Provision of post-mortem reports to HM Senior Coroner * Provision of statistics and reports to HM Senior Coroner and the Council The opportunity will be available by accessing the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6150dbc-68c7-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=03249b10-79c4-eb11-810c-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e509d7f3-b372-42a3-9cfa-c3d3f193af9a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 25 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN1 1YL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Carholme | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85110000 - Hospital and related services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories ## Release History - 7 Jun 2021 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e509d7f3-b372-42a3-9cfa-c3d3f193af9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e509d7f3-b372-42a3-9cfa-c3d3f193af9a 7th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6150dbc-68c7-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=03249b10-79c4-eb11-810c-005056b64545 - https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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