Purpose

On 10 May 2022 Cabinet approved for the
tendering and procurement of a compliant contract for the
laboratory analysis of whole organs, tissue and fluid samples for
toxicology, histology, neuropathology, virology and microbiology on
behalf of HM Senior Coroner for Avon, as part of the determination
of the cause of death for cases under the jurisdiction. The
authorisation limits for spend on this contract were up to
£1.6m across 5 years.
However, the contract awarded exceeded the anticipated spend. It
was therefore decided to award the contract for a shorter term and
return to Cabinet to authorise the cost of any extensions.

Content

To award the contract for three years so the
value remains below £1.6m – and return to Cabinet to
authorise the cost of any extensions that exceed £1.6m.