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CORONERS REMOVAL CONTRACT FOR BERKSHIRE

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Reading Borough Council, which serves as the lead authority for the Coroners Service in Berkshire. The contract, titled "Coroners Removal Contract for Berkshire," is classified under the Funeral and related services category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract period is set from 4 April 2016 to 31 March 2021. This contract is valued at £127,500 and was awarded on 7 March 2016. The delivery address is located in Reading, South East England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that provide body removal and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the requirement for specialised local knowledge and logistical capabilities to serve the needs outlined by the Reading Borough Council in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CORONERS REMOVAL CONTRACT FOR BERKSHIRE

Notice Description

For the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to H.M. Coroner for Berkshire for further investigation. Reading Borough Council is lead authority for the Coroners Service in Berkshire on behalf of the six unitary authorities of Bracknell Forest Borough Council, Reading Borough Council, Slough Borough Council, West Berkshire Council, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e491390d-10df-49f5-8bc3-d497eaccc145
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£127,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

A B WALKER AND SON

FUNERAL SERVICES

SOUTHERN CO-OPETATIVE FUNERALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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