Tender

SS14 103 - Provision of Coroners Removal Services in Kent

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Kent County Council, which is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Coroners Removal Services in Kent." The council operates in the funeral and related services industry, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with expressions of interest being accepted until 15 June 2015. The service requires the transportation of bodies to designated post-mortem facilities as part of the coroner's investigations following specific circumstances surrounding a death. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2015 and will run for three years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the funeral services and transportation sectors, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive and regulated services. Companies that specialise in logistics, particularly those familiar with medical or sensitive transport, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the stringent requirements and deadlines involved, businesses should ensure they have the necessary resources and compliance measures in place to meet the council’s specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS14 103 - Provision of Coroners Removal Services in Kent

Notice Description

<b>Buyer: </b>Kent County Council <b>Title: </b>SS14 103 - Provision of Coroners Removal Services in Kent <b>Summary: </b> <b>The Opportunity</b> The Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a service to transport bodies from the location of death to designated post mortem facilities that have been licensed in accordance with the requirements of the Human Tissue Act. Her Majesty's Coroners are involved in the investigation of deaths that have been reported to them if they have reason to think that: * the death was violent or unnatural * the cause of death is unknown * the deceased died in prison, police custody or another type of state detention In those cases where a post mortem is necessary the deceased needs to be transferred from the location of the death to one of its designated post mortem facilities. <i> </i><b>Background</b> Kent County Council (the council) is the largest county council in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS900m on goods and services and a population of 1.3m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 289 parish/town councils.<b> </b> Further background and technical information can be found within the tender documentation. <b>Expression of Interest and Tender Process</b> Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. In order to submit your interest in this opportunity please select the 'Login and Express an Interest' button located at the bottom of this page. Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then be emailed an invitation to submit a tender. Further guidance regarding how to use this portal can be found attached to the bottom of this advert. <b>Indicative Procurement Timetable</b> Closing date and time for Tender Submissions<b></b> <b>12 noon on 15/06 2015</b><b></b> Commencement of Tender Evaluation Period (including Post-Tender Clarification)<b></b> w/c 15/06 2015<b></b> Pre-Award Clarification Meeting<b></b> w/c 22/06 2015<b></b> Contract Award<b></b> 06/07 2015<b></b> Issue Contract documentation for signature<b></b> w/c 06/07 2015<b></b> Contract Commencement Date<b><i></i></b> 01/08 2015 <b>Questions and Communication</b> Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the discussions facility. Further guidance can be can be found within the guide located at the bottom of this page.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-662e26ae-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76367d12-ffb0-4dce-b310-f0b5f4df9444
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2018 3-4 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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