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title: "GP219 - Medical Referee Fees - Bereavement Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cea1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# GP219 - Medical Referee Fees - Bereavement Services

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cea1

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "GP219 - Medical Referee Fees - Bereavement Services", designated for the medical services sector. Located in Middlesbrough, UK, the process involved the appointment of medical referees for bereavement services, alongside certified cremation services. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award date being 17th October 2025. This direct procurement process was conducted below the threshold without competition, with Middlesbrough Council serving as the buying organisation. Lindisfarne Medical Limited, a large-scale entity, was the supplier awarded the contract.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical recruitment and services industry, particularly those equipped to provide specialised personnel for niche roles such as medical referees. Given the nature of the services, businesses that specialise in recruitment within the health sector and possess the capacity to handle direct contracting processes may find substantial opportunities for growth. Although this specific contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could be of interest to companies looking to collaborate with local government bodies like Middlesbrough Council, especially for services under sub-central government authorities. The contract, valued at £30,000 gross, is scheduled from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, offering a steady engagement period for the appointed supplier.

## Notice

Within Middlesbrough Council Bereavement Services, we have to appoint a doctor (Medical Referee (MR) with the approval of Legislature in terms of the Crematorium Ordinance. As a service we carry out Cremations daily. The cremation forms must be signed by the MR before the cremation process can take place. Currently within Middlesbrough Council, we now have three MR's who visit us here at Teesside Crematorium, as others have now retired / relocated. The three MR's work on a three weekly rota, and swapping days if necessary covering their holidays / demands of their roles etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066218-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINDISFARNE MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 10:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066218-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066218-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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