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Services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon

Torbay Council

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20 Dec 2021 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Torbay Council, which has initiated a tender for the provision of services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon. This contract covers the collection and removal of bodies in cases of violent, sudden, or suspicious deaths, primarily in Torbay and surrounding areas of Teignbridge and South Hams. The tender period concluded on 21st March 2017, with the contract itself commencing on 1st May 2017 and lasting until 28th May 2022. The procurement method was an open procedure and the industry category is classified as other community, social and personal services, with a total contract value of £511,680.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in emergency services and transportation, to engage in public service contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement has been suitably targeted to foster participation from this sector. Companies with experience in handling sensitive and regulated services, like body transportation, will find themselves ideally positioned to respond to this tender effectively.

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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. Additional information: The tender documents are publicly available on the Portal in PDF format (read only). However, applicants wishing to respond, must be registered on Supplying The South West and in the 'Respond' area of the opportunity, in order to access the Word/Excel format versions of the documents, for completion and submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12ac7c8b-a817-46e7-a675-c627788ace6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fea20c58-a89e-4a56-ae8b-1a0a48a293dd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£85,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£511,680 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2017 - 28 May 2022 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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