Supplier day offers a forum for providers to learn more about requirements

Potential suppliers of postmortem examination services have the opportunity to attend a "supplier day" to share views and learn more about the AHVLA's requirements.

In December last year, the agency announced that seven of its 14 postmortem facilities across England and Wales were set to close during 2014, with another to cease procedures in 2015.

Postmortem examinations carried out for the purpose of disease surveillance will be outsourced to third-party suppliers, who will be selected on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.

According to the AHVLA, the supplier day will provide an opportunity to share industry insights, opinions and gain feedback which may be used to shape the proposition before procurement of a supplier begins.

A maximum of three representatives from each organisation may register for the event, which takes place at the agency's offices in Weybridge on January 29, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. The deadline for "expressions of interest" to attend the event is January 22.

Information from the supplier day, including presentation materials and question and answer sessions will be shared via Defra's e-tendering system "Bravo". The system can also be sued to submit further comments, suggestions, questions or feedback after the event.

Contact Helen Tillett to register for the supplier day.