Coroners Pathologists

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Coroners Pathologists" has been facilitated by Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of health and social work services, and it pertains specifically to the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method utilised was a direct award without competition due to it being below the threshold, characterised as a "lightTouch" special regime.

The contract has been formally awarded with the University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust identified as the supplier. Key dates include the contract's start date on 21 September 2025 and its end date on 20 September 2026, with a possibility of a one-year extension, totalling a potential value of £336,000 gross. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised post-mortem services and MRI scan interpretations.

Companies already established in providing similar services to public authorities or the NHS are well-suited to compete for future related opportunities, especially given the growing emphasis on health service efficiency and legal compliance under the new regulations. The direct award process highlights opportunities for businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery without the necessity for open competition, aligning with the strategic priorities of sub-central government bodies such as the Leicester City Council.