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title: "Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a1ed"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2021-04-01"
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# Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Provision

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a1ed

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) in Edinburgh is seeking to procure forensic and non-forensic pathology and mortuary services across Scotland, including both mainland and islands. The title of this tender is "Forensic and Non-Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Provision" and is categorised under pathology services (CPV code: 85111800). This procurement process is currently in the tendering stage, with a deadline for submissions extended to 30 September 2021. The contract is critical as itwill replace current services that are set to expire in 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and scientific services, particularly those specialising in pathology and mortuary services. Companies that provide expertise in post-mortem examinations and related logistical support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could greatly enhance a business's profile and capabilities in the forensic sector, potentially leading to growth and new partnerships within the public sector in Scotland.

## Notice

The Lord Advocate, through the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has responsibility in Scotland for the prosecution of crime and the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths which require further investigation. As part of the process of investigating deaths, the Procurator Fiscal may, in order to establish the cause and mechanism of death, instruct post-mortem examinations at specified mortuaries. The current contracts are due to expire in 2021 and as a result COPFS is looking to procure the provision of pathology and mortuary services required across the whole of Scotland (mainland and the Scottish islands).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006780-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 08:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006780-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:563103-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00292

## Provenance

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