--- title: "SC21095 - Digital Autopsies and Body Store Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0303d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0303d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0303d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0303d4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-20" --- # SC21095 - Digital Autopsies and Body Store Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0303d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0303d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0303d4.json) ## Summary Kent County Council, acting on behalf of the Kent Coroners Service, is currently undertaking a selective tendering process for the provision of Digital Autopsies and Body Store Services under the title "SC21095 - Digital Autopsies and Body Store Services." This procurement falls under the medical imaging services category and is in the tender stage. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 noon on 18th January 2022. The contract term is expected to be negotiated, lasting approximately 1800 days, with the service delivery primarily located in the UKJ4 region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging technology and related services, particularly those that can demonstrate innovative solutions for non-invasive autopsy procedures. Suppliers capable of providing 24/7 operational support for body storage facilities will also find this opportunity beneficial. Companies with experience in collaborating with local authorities or in the healthcare sector may be well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process. ## Notice Kent County Council on behalf of the Kent Coroners Service, are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers who are able to provide a Digital Autopsy and/or a Body Store Service. 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 18th January 2022 ### Lot Information Digital Autopsies Kent County Council are seeking tender responses from interested suppliers who are able to provide either Digital Autopsy and/or Body Store Services. Digital Autopsy (DA) is a non-invasive autopsy in which digital imaging technology using Computerised Tomography (CT) is used to develop three dimensional images for a virtual exploration of the human body. 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, KCC requires a supplier to be responsible for 24/7 day to day running of the associated Body Store. The Council reserves the right to award both contracts to one supplier. 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 18th January 2022 Additional information: The contract term will be part of the procurement negotiations to ascertain the correct length of contract. Body Store Services Kent County Council are seeking tender responses from interested suppliers who are able to provide either Digital Autopsy and/or Body Store Services. Digital Autopsy (DA) is a non-invasive autopsy in which digital imaging technology using Computerised Tomography (CT) is used to develop three dimensional images for a virtual exploration of the human body. 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, KCC requires a supplier to be responsible for 24/7 day to day running of the associated Body Store. The Council reserves the right to award both contracts to one supplier. 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 18th January 2022 Additional information: The contract term will be part of the procurement negotiations to ascertain the correct length of contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031837-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2022 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2021 at 17:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031837-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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