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title: "FEW1286 - Provision of Mortuary and Associated Services"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# FEW1286 - Provision of Mortuary and Associated Services

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebb7a731-dead-48f7-aef9-23031ebd7dd4

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## Summary

The Leicester City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Mortuary and Associated Services under the title "FEW1286." The contract, lasting up to 4 years, involves services such as toxicology, bodily fluids extraction, and MRI scanning. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period ends on November 30, 2023, with a contract period starting from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. The total estimated contract value is £2,480,000 in GBP, and the delivery addresses span across various regions in the United Kingdom (North East, North West, etc.) in the 'Business services' industry category.

This tender opportunity, managed by the Leicester City Council, offers potential business growth prospects for service providers in the law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors. With a specific focus on Mortuary and Associated Services, businesses with expertise in these fields are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract has been granted to the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, indicating opportunities for collaboration within the healthcare sector. Businesses seeking to provide services in the specified regions across the UK should consider participating in this procurement process to expand their market presence and contribute to public service delivery.

## Notice

This award notice is for award of Mortuary and Associated Services. Associated services may include (as required): toxicology services; bodily fluids extraction and storage: tissue extraction and storage; MRI scanning. Leicester City Council's internal reference for this contract is FEW1286. Leicester City Council is the lead authority for Leicester City & South Leicestershire Coroner Area. The Council has a statutory duty to fund the Coroner's Service including expenditure on mortuary and post-mortem services. His Majesty's Coroner and the Coronial process is governed under a statute of law, whereby a cause of death must be given to enable the legal registration of the death and disposal, burial or cremation. There is no competition for this service. Deceased bodies referred to the Leicester City & South Leicestershire Coroner must remain within their jurisdiction until officially released by the Coroner. The term of this contract is up to 4 years (1+1+1+1). The value provided at section 6 represents the total estimated value for a full term. Actual expenditure may vary due to the nature of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223dd111-5c65-4df2-93d9-ece74d96627f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,480,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2024 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223dd111-5c65-4df2-93d9-ece74d96627f
- 12 Jan 2024 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dcde5e6-ebe6-4fc6-8dbb-72e521a54831

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223dd111-5c65-4df2-93d9-ece74d96627f
  22nd March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dcde5e6-ebe6-4fc6-8dbb-72e521a54831
  12th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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