Tender

CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2022 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the contract titled "CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services," which involves the provision of a H.M. Coroner's removals service across the administrative areas of Thurrock Council and Southend Borough Council. The tender, classified under the CPV code for cadaver transport and storage equipment, is valued at £100,000 and will run from 1st May 2022 to 30th April 2024. Interested parties should submit their bids by the deadline of 18th March 2022. The procurement is aimed at services located in England, UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in body removal logistics and related services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive services such as cadaver transportation. Companies equipped with the necessary transport and storage solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering growth in a niche market segment. Potential bidders should be prepared to meet high standards of service to comply with the requirements set by Essex County Council.

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Notice Title

CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services

Notice Description

Supply of a H.M. Coroner's removals service for the Council, also covering the administrative areas of Thurrock Council and Southend Borough Council - divided into the 22 geographic areas. Bodies are to be removed to the relevant Hospital Mortuary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-267753a2-1bcc-4d2c-a365-6a40245af409
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a81e37-a9b9-4715-b5c1-ec55abfa6ac6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33922000 - Cadaver transport bags

33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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