Application Form to be on the pre-approved list of Pathologist Post Mortem Services on behalf of Her Majesty’s Coroner

This tender for a pre-approved list of pathologist services demonstrates good clarity in service description and generous submission time, but is significantly hampered by missing evaluation criteria and critical data inconsistencies regarding the contract start date.

The tender defines the procedure type and uses an appropriate CPV code. However, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and, critically, evaluation criteria, raises compliance concerns. The stated contract start date being in the past for an active tender is also a significant issue.

The description of the required services and the eligibility/technical requirements are clear and unambiguous. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria for inclusion on the pre-approved list severely diminishes the clarity of the selection process.

Basic information such as title, organization, value, and duration is provided. Nevertheless, critical elements like explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and detailed evaluation criteria are noted as missing or not explicitly stated, indicating significant gaps in completeness.

The tender benefits from a disclosed value, generic requirements, and the indication of e-procurement, promoting equal access. The extremely long submission deadline is also favorable. However, the critical absence of evaluation criteria significantly compromises the objectivity and transparency of the selection process.

While e-procurement is indicated, the contract start date (2022-03-31) being in the past for a tender active in 2026 and with a deadline in 2032 presents a major practical inconsistency and potential source of confusion for applicants. The lack of a direct document URL is a minor practical drawback.

The most significant inconsistency is the contract start date (2022-03-31) being in the past relative to the current date (2026-01-18) and the submission deadline (2032-03-31). There is also a minor discrepancy in the estimated value currency (EUR vs £) and an empty 'Liable Person' field.

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU-funded, which typically correlates with higher sustainability standards. Therefore, it receives a neutral score in this category.