Award

Coroners Removal Service within the Boroughs of Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

23 Dec 2021 at 12:34

Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2021 at 15:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council is seeking bids for a Coroners Removal Service spanning the Boroughs of Sefton, Knowsley, and St Helens. This tender, titled "Coroners Removal Service within the Boroughs of Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens," falls under the funeral and related services industry category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 4th November 2021. The contract duration is set from 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2024, with potential extensions of 12 months each. The overall contract value is £400,000, with a minimum value of £100,000 for participating suppliers.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral and related services, particularly those providing dignified and efficient body removal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as they can offer personalised service and local knowledge desirable for such sensitive operations. This service not only supports the community’s needs but also allows successful bidders to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coroners Removal Service within the Boroughs of Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens

Notice Description

Sefton council is seeking bids from interested providers for a Coroners Removals Service across the boroughs of Sefton, Knowsley & St Helens for the period 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2024 with the option for 2 further extensions, each of 12 months. The requirement is accordingly split across the following lots:- Lot 1 Sefton North Lot 2 Sefton South Lot 3 Knowsley Lot 4 St Helens The service is for the removal of deceased persons to a designated mortuary at the instruction of HM Coroner for Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens (Coroner's Removals). The service is designed to provide a respectful, dignified, efficient and speedy removal of the bodies of deceased persons from their place of death to the relevant mortuary facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a81c4b3-4273-46a4-8ce2-e313453a7008
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jane Taylor
Contact Email
jane.taylor1@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519344282

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATE & HOLLAND FUNERAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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