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title: "3424: Soft Market Test: Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 3424: Soft Market Test: Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97f80a83-09fb-4f23-946c-105843a571f1

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "3424: Soft Market Test: Cross Sectional Post Mortem Imaging Services". This tender falls under the industry category of pathology services and is focused on the provision of imaging services within the Manchester South Coronial District, based in the North West of England. A key milestone in this process is the engagement end date, which is set for 23 February 2018. Interested bidders must ensure they are registered on the Chest platform to access further documentation and respond accordingly.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and imaging sectors, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in post-mortem services or cross-sectional imaging techniques would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their portfolio and foster collaborations within the public health domain, contributing to growth and sustainability in their operations.

## Notice

You should ensure that you are registered on the Chest, and will need to register your interest electronically via the system. Once done, the documentation for further details and how to respond will be made available to you. SMBC as lead authority via STAR Procurement, and in conjunction with HM Senior Coroner is conducting a soft market exercise to understand the potential for the provision of cross sectional post mortem imaging services within the district. It is intended that the cross sectional post mortem imaging service will be delivered from the same site as the public mortuary. The service will be required to cover bodies from across the whole of the Manchester South Coronial District.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5f300c-60c9-4923-8af8-480c701766de |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2017 at 12:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5f300c-60c9-4923-8af8-480c701766de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5f300c-60c9-4923-8af8-480c701766de
  19th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3475f898-7e6c-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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