Provision of Medical Referee Services for Cremation Authorisation at Norse Road Crematorium
Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Medical Referee Services for Cremation Authorisation at Norse Road Crematorium
Awarded 12 Oct 2024
Awarded12 Oct 2024
Value£99,000.00
SupplierProf Vijay Nayar
AgencyBedford Borough Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 23d ago2y term
Awarded 12 Oct 2024Expired 12 Oct 2026
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Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Prof Vijay Nayar for Medical Referee Services, involving the review of all medical information and cremation documentation for each cremation undertaken at Norse Road Crematorium.
The contract, valued at £99,000, ensures that cremation cannot proceed without the Medical Referee's authorisation, fulfilling a statutory requirement.
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Provision of Medical Referee Services for Cremation Authorisation at Norse Road Crematorium
Won by Prof Vijay Nayar · Bedford Borough Council
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