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Post-mortem and mortuary services

Manchester City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Manchester City Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall Extension, Manchester, UKD33, M602LA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Mark Leaver

Contact Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
2500000.0 GBP
Published
28 Apr 2025, 16:07
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85111800 - Pathology services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This contract is for post-mortem and mortuary services arranged by Manchester City Council on behalf of the Coroner's Office in Manchester. The value of the contract is dependent on the volume of services required - the estimate in this notice is an estimated maximum total contract value.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Manchester City Council is looking to enter into a contract on behalf of the Coroner's Office in Manchester for invasive post-mortem services and mortuary services for adults and children in Manchester. The value of the contract is based on the volume of services required. Manchester City Council is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is for three years running from April 2025 to March 2028 with a possible 2 year extension.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

Contracts

Contract Title: Post-mortem and mortuary services

Awards

Award Title: Post-mortem and mortuary services

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