Review of Pathology and Mortuary Services for West Midlands Coronial Areas
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedReview of Pathology and Mortuary Services for West Midlands Coronial Areas
Awarded 31 Jul 2019
Awarded31 Jul 2019
Value£32,540.00
SupplierSTAR Procurement
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 6y 11mo ago4mo term
Awarded 31 July 2019Expired 30 Nov 2019
About
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to STAR Procurement for a review of mortuary, pathology, and associated services across the West Midlands region.
The review aimed to provide independent recommendations on the optimum operating model for long-term delivery over the next ten to twenty years, covering services such as body storage, movement, autopsies, histology, toxicology, and inquests.
The contract value was £32,540.
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