Award

Services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon

TORBAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2017 at 13:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon, specifically concerning the removal of bodies in cases of violent or suspicious deaths. The contract, valued at £43,230, will span from 1st May 2017 to 30th April 2020 and falls under the category of other community, social, and personal services. The tender process utilised an open procurement method and was officially completed on 21st March 2017, with the contract award published on 20th April 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for local service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in emergency medical services or body removal. Companies that are well-versed in handling sensitive situations and compliant with local authority regulations will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process not only enhances service offerings but also establishes a vital partnership with the local government in South West England.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon

Notice Description

In the unfortunate case of a violent, sudden or suspicious death it is the responsibility of H.M. Coroner to remove bodies from the scene to complete the necessary inquest. The Coroner for Torbay also has responsibility for areas outside the Bay (parts of Teignbridge and parts of South Hams). The Devon and Cornwall Police Constabulary Control Centre is responsible for the initial instruction for collection of the body. This new Contract is for the collections and removals (of the deceased) service, on behalf of H.M. Coroner, by a sole service provider, covering Torbay and the surrounding areas of Teignbridge and the South Hams. Please refer to the tender documents for full details of the requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-126827b0-0ed2-44dd-8ecf-f96738cac280
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b70e191c-c51a-4588-8c82-c98b01674989
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£255,840 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST CARE AMBULANCE

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-126827b0-0ed2-44dd-8ecf-f96738cac280-2017-04-20T14:14:02+01:00",
    "date": "2017-04-20T14:14:02+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-126827b0-0ed2-44dd-8ecf-f96738cac280",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "TORB001-DN243512-00115477",
        "title": "Services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon",
        "description": "In the unfortunate case of a violent, sudden or suspicious death it is the responsibility of H.M. Coroner to remove bodies from the scene to complete the necessary inquest. The Coroner for Torbay also has responsibility for areas outside the Bay (parts of Teignbridge and parts of South Hams). The Devon and Cornwall Police Constabulary Control Centre is responsible for the initial instruction for collection of the body. This new Contract is for the collections and removals (of the deceased) service, on behalf of H.M. Coroner, by a sole service provider, covering Torbay and the surrounding areas of Teignbridge and the South Hams. Please refer to the tender documents for full details of the requirements.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "98000000",
            "description": "Other community, social and personal services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 43230,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2017-03-21T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2017-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2020-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-52379",
            "name": "Torbay Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Torbay Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Torbay Council Town Hall, Castle Circus",
                "locality": "Torquay",
                "postalCode": "TQ1 3DR",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Lawrence Brown",
                "email": "lawrence.brown@torbay.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1803208977"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.torbay.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-54343",
            "name": "First Care Ambulance Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "First Care Ambulance Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit 16-17 Kestrel Business Park, Kestrel Way, Sowton, Exeter EX2 7JS"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-52379",
        "name": "Torbay Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-126827b0-0ed2-44dd-8ecf-f96738cac280-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2017-04-10T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2017-04-20T14:14:02+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 255840,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-54343",
                    "name": "First Care Ambulance Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2017-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2020-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "description": "Tel: +44 1392438522",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b70e191c-c51a-4588-8c82-c98b01674989",
                    "datePublished": "2017-04-20T14:14:02+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "Advert",
                    "url": "https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=21074389-0af9-e611-80dd-005056b64545"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}