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The Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jun 2019 at 11:14

Award Notice
Tender

20 Mar 2019 at 13:43

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Mar 2019 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has conducted a tender process titled "The Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire," classified under the industry category of funeral and related services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for non-restricted participation. The tender period concluded on 29 April 2019, while the contract period spans from 1 July 2019 to 1 July 2024, with a total contract value of £431,000. The services required involve the removal of bodies within a specified time frame across Gloucestershire, which necessitates a provider's availability during and outside standard working hours.

This procurement opportunity could present significant growth prospects for businesses equipped to deliver timely and efficient funeral related services, particularly those with a focus on emergency response and storage capabilities. Companies specialising in logistics, transportation, and mortuary services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the need for prompt service, compliance with handling regulations, and the ability to cater to various locations within and beyond Gloucestershire are paramount in fulfilling the requirements set by the Gloucestershire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire

Notice Description

The procurement will result in a maximum of 1 provider supplying a service for the Removal of bodies across the County of Gloucestershire within the one hour time frame specified. During working hours (08:00AM - 16:00PM Monday to Friday) the provider will bring bodies from the place of death to the Gloucestershire Coroners Court directly. Out of Hours removal (16:00PM - 08:00AM Monday to Friday and all day Bank Holidays Saturday & Sunday will be removed to the contractors establishment and the body stored in appropriate refrigerated store until the next working day when it will be taken to the Gloucestershire Coroners Court to be booked in. All ITT documents can be found on the Supplying the Southwest Portal. You need to register on the portal if you wish to access documents. Any Clarification Questions concerning the procurement must go through the portal. Please find a link below to the portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/?ReadForm&login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ff054d7-fa21-44da-8226-b9fa2d521e3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbdb0eb-a0cf-4769-9644-b2ff46da6b21
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
Not specified
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
£431,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£431,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2019 - 1 Jul 2024 4-5 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
Gloucestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Alexander Burn Ltd Funeral Directors

Further Information

Notice Documents

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