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title: "Mortuary Feasibility Study on Behalf of the Coroners' Service"
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buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Mortuary Feasibility Study on Behalf of the Coroners' Service

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-199e499b-e1c9-470a-b75d-63508d187529

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Mortuary Feasibility Study on Behalf of the Coroners' Service" within the services industry. The project, valued at £86,982, involves investigating options for the storage of bodies within the jurisdictions of Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract being awarded to Lexica Health and Life Sciences Consultancy Limited. The contract period started on 3rd March 2025 and is set to end on 2nd June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in feasibility studies, particularly those offering services related to coronial body storage solutions. Companies with expertise in providing innovative and efficient storage systems, as well as those capable of performing high-level budget analyses, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the contract's friendly suitability for such entities, thereby fostering business growth within the sector.

## Notice

This contract is for a feasibility study to investigate the various options available for the storage of bodies of deceased persons within the coronial jurisdictions of Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton. The review will include all options for body storage and high-level budget analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96863c4d-6d0b-422c-af11-4e7b39cf7b46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,982 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,982 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEXICA HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES CONSULTANCY LIMITED T/A LEXICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96863c4d-6d0b-422c-af11-4e7b39cf7b46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96863c4d-6d0b-422c-af11-4e7b39cf7b46
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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