--- title: "SC20059 - Digital Autopsy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-585f1d2b-dd35-4eed-8343-19c43ae23ace" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-585f1d2b-dd35-4eed-8343-19c43ae23ace" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-585f1d2b-dd35-4eed-8343-19c43ae23ace.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-585f1d2b-dd35-4eed-8343-19c43ae23ace.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-11" --- # SC20059 - Digital Autopsy Service Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-585f1d2b-dd35-4eed-8343-19c43ae23ace [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-585f1d2b-dd35-4eed-8343-19c43ae23ace) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-585f1d2b-dd35-4eed-8343-19c43ae23ace.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is initiating a tender for the "SC20059 - Digital Autopsy Service" on behalf of the Kent Coroners Service. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for noon on 12 July 2021. This tender falls within the health and social work services category and targets suppliers capable of providing digital autopsy services, including the management of a body store. The estimated contract value is £9,000,000, with a contract period running from 12 December 2021 to 30 June 2026, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically under a negotiated procedure. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment and health service sectors to expand their services and customer base. Companies specialising in digital autopsy technologies, body storage facilities, or related medical services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could bolster business growth by establishing a significant partnership with a government body and fulfilling a critical service demand in the region. ## Notice Kent County Council on behalf of the Kent Coroners Service, are seeking expressions of interest from candidates who are able to provide a Digital Autopsy and Body Store Service. Kent County Council and the Kent Senior Coroners have agreed to use DA as the principal means of establishing the cause of death for all cases referred to the coroner that would otherwise be dealt with using traditional invasive post-mortem procedures. DA will be the first line of intervention, but where this does not give a successful cause of death outcome, the deceased will go on for a full or part invasive post-mortem. The successful supplier will be required to provide digital autopsies for an average demand of 3,300 post-mortems per annum, this number may vary subject to the number of deaths within the county per annum. In addition to digital autopsies, the successful supplier will also be responsible for the day to day running of the associated Body Store. Further details are available via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ) and all expressions of interest must be made via the Kent Business Portal. To be considered for this tendering opportunity a completed selection questionnaire must be submitted no later than noon on the 12th of July 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a9572b-c541-40fa-a0fc-9f73656fa9ae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Dec 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2021 at 19:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a9572b-c541-40fa-a0fc-9f73656fa9ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a9572b-c541-40fa-a0fc-9f73656fa9ae 11th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5bc07930-edca-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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