# Dynamic Purchasing System \(DPS\) - Post Mortems and Associated Services

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Lincolnshire County Council](/buyers/lincolnshire-county-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £6,000,000
- Published: 7 June 2021
- Planned start: 1 September 2021
- Planned end: 25 April 2029
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: e509d7f3-b372-42a3-9cfa-c3d3f193af9a-441673
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0be7a760-9ef4-4880-b7e2-a017e15c9e1f

## Description

Lincolnshire County Council \(LCC\) is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System \(DPS\) for the provision of Coronial Post Mortem and Mortuary Services\. It is likely that the initial requirements will be in batches to cover LCC's existing requirements which are under contract until 31/08/2021\. It is envisaged that the DPS will be valid for a period of 5 years with options to extend further\. It is intended that within the duration of the DPS, other authorities may be able to use the DPS for their Coronial Post Mortem and Mortuary Service requirements\. A list of these organisations can be found on the following link: https://procontract\.due-north\.com/Advert?advertId=a6150dbc-68c7-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=03249b10-79c4-eb11-810c-005056b64545 In summary the Post Mortem and Associated Services shall consist of the following services: • Facilities for the secure, monitored and supervised receipt, storage and release of bodies under the jurisdiction of HM Senior Coroner • Facilities and personnel to undertake post mortem/autopsies including in cases where criminal charges may arise • Facilities for the identification and viewing of bodies by relatives and friends, taking into account their emotional and cultural needs • Provision of post-mortem reports to HM Senior Coroner • Provision of statistics and reports to HM Senior Coroner and the Council The opportunity will be available by accessing the following link: https://procontract\.due-north\.com/Advert?advertId=a6150dbc-68c7-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=03249b10-79c4-eb11-810c-005056b64545

## Related contract awards

- [Development of a Supported Housing Strategy and Plan](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-8224d046-5539-49c8-8aca-f4c7edcb42f6): Lincolnshire County Council
- [Further Competition from the YPO Appropriate Adults DPS \(Reference: 1015\)](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-9128f056-61ab-46fc-9b4c-df7041385f00): Lincolnshire County Council
- [LFR - Appliance Project](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-d352f580-5732-4fc2-b4f2-1f11a23e914b): Lincolnshire County Council

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e509d7f3-b372-42a3-9cfa-c3d3f193af9a-441673)