Contract awardedMortuary services

Locum Pathologist Services

Provision of qualified locum pathologists to perform post-mortem examinations as required by HM Coroner. The service ensures continuity of forensic pathology support for the local authority's mortuary services, managing caseloads and reporting requirements in accordance with statutory coroner service obligations.

Awarded value
£240k
As published
Published
30 March 2026
Awarded
17 December 2025
Xyla (Pulse Healthcare Limited)
Contract length
23 months
Ends 31 December 2027

What the contract covers

Service provision

Provision of locum pathologist services to conduct post-mortem examinations on behalf of HM Coroner for local authority mortuary operations.

  • Carry out Post Mortem Examinations on behalf of HM Coroner

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service provision
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
23 months
Contract dates
2 February 2026 to 31 December 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
85111800, 85121200

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Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Xyla (Pulse Healthcare Limited)
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
The buyer

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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Xyla (Pulse Healthcare Limited)

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/357302/locum-pathologist-services
Buyer reference
RCTST08
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06783a
Last checked
5 November 2026

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Locum Pathologist Services. Contract award, 30 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/357302/locum-pathologist-services (accessed 5 November 2026).