Tender

Coroners Ambulance Service

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Tender

15 Feb 2018 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Coroners Ambulance Service", which entails the removal of bodies referred to the Coroner. This service is critical when no Doctor is available to sign a death certificate. The procurement is structured into multiple lots covering different areas within Suffolk, specifically: North Suffolk, South Suffolk, East Suffolk, West Suffolk, and the Newmarket Area. The tender is in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 19 March 2018 at 12:00 noon and a date for clarification questions set for 9 March 2018. The chosen providers will enter into contracts starting from 1 June 2018, lasting until 31 May 2022, under an open procurement method. Interested parties can find additional details and tender documents on the Suffolk Sourcing portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the ambulance and funeral services sectors, particularly those with experience in undertaking services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can successfully bid for one or more of the lots available. The lack of guaranteed service frequency implies that providers may diversify their clientele while potentially generating steady income over the contract period. This is an excellent opportunity for companies looking to expand their service provision within the public sector in Suffolk.

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Notice Title

Coroners Ambulance Service

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council (SCC) invite Tenders for the provision of an Ambulance Service for the removal of bodies where the death has been referred to the Coroner. All deaths in relation to which no Doctor is able to sign a certificate have to be referred to the Coroner. The Coroner, Coroner's Officer or a Police Officer will then instruct the Provider to collect the body and take it to the appropriate Hospital Mortuary. SCC shall not be bound to place any order with the Provider and gives no assurance as to the number of occasions and time of day on which the services of the Provider will be required. This contract is divided into 5 lots/areas and it is intended to appoint one or more Providers sufficient to provide an adequate service to the whole of Suffolk. Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the lots/areas below Lot 1 - North Suffolk Lot 2 - South Suffolk Lot 3 - East Suffolk Lot 4 - West Suffolk Lot 5 - Newmarket Area This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 19 March 2018 at 12:00 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 9 March 2018 at 12:00 noon, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330c0718-4ca3-4e41-8d52-ee290e68a322
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 May 2022 4-5 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
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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