Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c54-e047-7020-959a-ead1e1b7e5e5/consultant-to-identify-options-for-the-construction-of-mortuary-and-pathology-ce closed GB open procedure # Consultant to Identify Options for the Construction of Mortuary and Pathology Centre(s) [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £20,000 to £25,000 Published 23 Mar 2020 Deadline Closed 10 Apr 2020 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Consultant to Identify Options for the Construction of Mortuary and Pathology Centre(s) The majority of the West Midlands metropolitan area (six of the seven local authorities) is covered by two coronial jurisdictions: Birmingham and Solihull, and the Black Country (Covering Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton). The Coroner will investigate deaths for their respective areas, where: o The cause of death is unknown o The cause of death is unnatural; or o The deceased was in a state of detention, e.g. police custody, at the time of their death For the Coroner to discharge their legal duties several support services need to be in place which includes: o Storage of bodies. o Movement of bodies between mortuary/pathology facilities and funeral homes. o Undertaking autopsies (digital and invasive). o Undertaking histology and toxicology tests. o General enquiry, investigation and inquest. Following a recent review of Mortuary and Pathology Services across the Birmingham & Solihull, and Black Country Coroner's Services, several key recommendations were made and accepted in full by the relevant Local Authorities. One of the key recommendations was to consider the development of a Centre of Excellence for mortuary and pathology services for the two coronial jurisdictions to include: o Mortuary(s) to accommodate the volumes of deaths referred to Coroners (estimated 10,000 across both jurisdictions) with 3,000 of those deaths requiring post mortem or digital autopsy scanning. o Post mortem and digital scanning facilities o The provision of Histology and Toxicology Services The six local authorities covered by the two jurisdictions are seeking to appoint a consultant to identify options for the construction of mortuary and pathology centre(s). The duration of this project will be no more than 10 weeks. The estimated budget is ?25,000. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc) to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing dat... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Project management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5bfe62b1-c642-4cdd-bb61-79809492866c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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