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title: "Regional Post Mortem Pathology Services"
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# Regional Post Mortem Pathology Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ea1bc1a-2f32-4097-a23a-9a117695dd4a

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## Summary

The procurement process for Regional Post Mortem Pathology Services is led by Durham County Council, acting on behalf of the North East Procurement Organisation in partnership with HM Coroners for the region. This framework agreement targets health and social work services within the North East of England, focusing on providers capable of offering specific services such as post mortem examinations and imaging. The tender for this opportunity was published on 13th November 2019, with a submission deadline of 13th December 2019. The contract commenced on 1st May 2020 and is expected to run until 30th April 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology and related health services. Companies that provide services in areas such as autopsy, histology, and body storage, particularly those equipped to cater to the needs of the healthcare sector in the North East, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the structured approach of offering lots for different geographical zones, providers have the chance to submit proposals for either the North or South zone, thereby facilitating targeted bids that align with their operational capacities.

## Notice

Durham County Council is acting on behalf of the North East Procurement Organisation in conjunction with the HM Coroners for the North East Region for the procurement of a Framework Agreement for Regional Post Mortem Pathology Services. The framework agreement has been divided into two geographical demand zones classified as North and South. Providers may bid for one or both Lots however they must include a preference and can only be successful for one Lot. The Region is looking for two specialist Providers who can deliver Regional Post Mortem Pathology Services. Minimum service requirements are: * Post Mortem Examination - Autopsy (PME) * Post Mortem Imaging (PMI) * Minimally Invasive Post Mortems * Histology * Body Storage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79650a14-5e17-46ec-a07d-2026b8cc32b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 5 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2021 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79650a14-5e17-46ec-a07d-2026b8cc32b3
- 13 Nov 2019 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abe434b-f924-4250-a1f9-239532dd9e92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79650a14-5e17-46ec-a07d-2026b8cc32b3
  17th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abe434b-f924-4250-a1f9-239532dd9e92
  13th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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