---
title: "DCH- SLA PROVISION OF PAEDIATRIC MORTUARY SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043b7c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-03-05"
---

# DCH- SLA PROVISION OF PAEDIATRIC MORTUARY SERVICES

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043b7c

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## Summary

The Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Paediatric Mortuary Services under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract, worth £35,106.50, was awarded on 5th February 2024 and covers services between 1st February 2024 and 31st March 2026. The Trust is located in Dorchester, Dorset, UKK25. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically Pathology services.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies experienced in providing Pathology services, particularly in the healthcare sector. Businesses working in close proximity to Dorset County Hospital, with expertise in Paediatric Post Mortems and complying with heavy regulatory standards, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used for this contract was the Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting the Trust's method for selecting providers under the PSR regulations.

## Notice

Paediatric Hospital Post Mortems undertaken,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Paediatric Hospital Post Mortems. Dorset County Hospital are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C, for a period of 26 months, 2nd February 2024 - 31st March 2026; and 
- the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS35,106.50

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Friday 1st March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007005-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DORCHESTER, DORSET |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 2JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 12:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007005-2024
- 20 Feb 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005540-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.uhs.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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