Tender

Community Collections Service

CAPITALESOURCING

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05 Nov 2020 at 13:06

Tender Notice
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02 Nov 2020 at 12:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council (WCC) is seeking suppliers for a framework tender titled "Community Collections Service," aimed at providing support for the collection of deceased individuals across London. Valuable services will be delivered to assist 33 London Boroughs, with operations required both within the boroughs and up to 10 miles outside of the M25. The tender is currently in the active stage, open for submissions until 16 November 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 30 November 2020 and run for 24 months. This open procurement process offers opportunities for interested parties to join as suppliers.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in health services, logistics, and compassionate community services. Businesses that can provide suitable vehicles and trained staff to undertake sensitive collections are particularly well-suited to compete. By successfully engaging in this contract, suppliers will contribute to an essential service during a critical time, while also opening avenues for business growth and partnerships with local councils across London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Collections Service

Notice Description

Westminster City Council (WCC) requires a service to support London with collecting deceased individuals from various locations in London including but not limited to homes, nursing homes or hospices, to a suitable facility for storage. This service is being provided to assist 33 London Boroughs with their excess deaths in their communities and to ensure the deceased are treated with respect and dignity whilst ensuring that respect of the beliefs of the individual and their families is embedded within the service. The Provider is required to deliver the Services at a range of sites within the boundaries of the 33 London boroughs and up to 10 miles outside of the M25 This will be a framework agreement with up to 10 Suppliers. No quantities are guaranteed and no minimum spend is guaranteed. The estimated framework value is based on the full 24 month framework duration. Additional information: This framework is available to all London Boroughs including the City of London Corporation. Details are provided in the specification. Clause 9.2 of the Specification included with the tender documents is to be amended from: Each CCSP must be able to provide at least 3 suitable vehicles crewed with drivers and their assistants as detailed in the Standard Operating Procedures. To: Each CCSP must be able to provide at least 2 suitable vehicles crewed with drivers and their assistants as detailed in the Standard Operating Procedures. Virtual briefing is available to interested parties on Monday 9th November at 18:00 and Thursday 12 November at 18:00. Please log onto the portal using this link www.capitalesourcing.com for further information. If you have any issues registering or logging on to the portal, please contact the capitalEsourcing Helpdesk: 0800 069 8630.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52342b5a-55f8-41c9-9345-56a34c2f9202
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2020 - 29 Nov 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cbloomfield@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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