Application Form to be on the pre-approved list of Pathologist Post Mortem Services on behalf of Her Majesty’s Coroner

Concepts

• health and social work
• norwich
• norfolk county council
• death.norfolk county council
• administration of this contract on behalf of her majesty’s coroner for norfolk
• list of pathologist post mortem services
• mortem examination
• pathology services
• pathologists
• behalf of her majesty

Location

Post mortems for the Norfolk Coroner are primarily completed at three hospital mortuary locations in Norfolk

Description

Norfolk County Council wish to invite Pathologists to complete an application form to be on the pre-approved list of Pathologist Post Mortem Services on behalf of Her Majesty’s Coroner in Norfolk.

Total Quantity or Scope

Her Majesty’s Coroners are involved in the investigation of any death where the cause is suspicious or unknown or falls under certain other specific circumstances. A post mortem examination may be undertaken to determine the cause of death.Norfolk County Council has responsibility for the administration of this Contract on behalf of Her Majesty’s Coroner for Norfolk. However, instructions to undertake a post mortem examination will be given by the Coroner.Coroners instruct pathologists to make an examination under section 14 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The Pathologist should set out in a written report full details of his/her examination and give an opinion as to the cause of death. The report itself may be used by the coroner as evidence at the inquest and it may, in some circumstances, be necessary for the pathologist to attend the Inquest to give evidence as to their findings. Additional information: The Value is an estimate based. Actual values will depend on need in Norfolk

Renewal Options

This application process will be open for new applications until 31/3/2032

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 85111800 - Pathology services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

Legal Justification

This Light Touch Regime Framework is being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime), under which the Council has flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services of which Pathology Services is one.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This Light Touch Regime Framework is being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime), under which the Council has flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services of which Fostering Services is one. In this instance, the Council is establishing a framework agreement with multiple suppliers that will set out the terms and conditions for making specific purchases (call –offs). The framework agreement differs from those let under the non-light touch regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, may periodically open the framework for new applicants. Individual Contracts awarded under this framework may have a maximum total duration of 18 years. (to ensure a child placed at any age can continue until adulthood). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest`. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.The value is an estimate based on the life of the framework agreement.