---
title: "Post Mortem and Mortuary Service for HM Coroner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046dc5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-05"
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# Post Mortem and Mortuary Service for HM Coroner

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046dc5

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of post mortem and mortuary services to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This contract, titled "Post Mortem and Mortuary Service for HM Coroner," falls under the Health Care Services category with an estimated value of £1,600,000. The award was made through a direct award process, with key decision-makers including Head of Regulatory Services and Head of Procurement. The contract is active and was signed on 29th March 2024.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses in the health care services industry, particularly those offering pathology services. The restricted procurement method involved a single supplier being awarded the contract without prior competition. Businesses that can provide high-quality post mortem and mortuary services may find opportunities for growth through similar direct award processes in the public sector, and should consider engaging with regional authorities like Leicestershire County Council for potential future contracts.

## Notice

Provision of post mortem and mortuary services for Leicestershire County Council's Coroner's Service. The Council consider that it is only University Hospitals of Leicester who can offer this service locally which therefore deems this contract as a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Direct Award Process A. It should be noted that there are also a number of local pathologists who work on a self employed basis for the University Hospitals of Leicester conducting the post mortems under separate payment arrangements, who are captured under this Award Notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of post mortem and mortuary services for Leicestershire County Council's Coroner's Service. The Council consider that it is only University Hospitals of Leicester who can offer this service locally which therefore deems this contract as a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Direct Award Process A. It should be noted that there are also a number of local pathologists who work on a self employed basis for the University Hospitals of Leicester conducting the post mortems under separate payment arrangements, who are captured under this Award Notice. The contract value is estimated at PS1,600,000. The contract length is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months, starting 01 April 2024.

### Procurement Information

Award under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 - Direct Award Process A.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017504-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 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 | £1,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2024 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017504-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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