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title: "Request for Information - Coroner Service - Body Storage, Mortuary Provision, Histology & Toxicology"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2020-09-29"
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# Request for Information - Coroner Service - Body Storage, Mortuary Provision, Histology & Toxicology

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16670b70-56d1-443f-ab9e-1e6f74dbfdc8

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a preliminary market engagement process for the provision of Coroner Services, which includes body storage, mortuary provision, histology, and toxicology. The initial engagement was published on 29th September 2020, with a deadline for responses set for midday on 12th October 2020. This opportunity falls under the broader industry category of health services and post-mortem and mortuary equipment, situated in the South East region of England.

This request for information presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in mortuary equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the insights gained will inform future procurement strategies. Engaging in this exercise could position your business favourably for upcoming contract opportunities once the formal tendering process is initiated.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. IT IS NOT A TENDER PROCESS. Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise prior to tendering for services for the Coroner Service - Body Storage, Mortuary Provision, Histology & Toxicology. Suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing the attached questionnaire. This will help the Council understand the market. The information obtained from this exercise may be used to inform the Council's approach to the procurement process it undertakes for the delivery of these services. As such, this notice does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise. In the event that the Council decides to commence a formal procurement exercise a separate Contract Notice will be issued. Please note the deadline for responses to this Request for Information is midday Monday 12th October 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fd32d7-811a-45ce-a7d6-4e67ff8a99ad |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 14:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fd32d7-811a-45ce-a7d6-4e67ff8a99ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fd32d7-811a-45ce-a7d6-4e67ff8a99ad
  29th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9becdf45-0eff-ea11-8105-005056b64545&p=edea52dc-7be0-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://buckinghamshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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