Award

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Mar 2024 at 12:06

Award Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2023 at 14:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumberland Council is seeking contractors for the "Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria" service, with a contract value of £2,197,000 GBP. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2030. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the deadline for the tender period was 8th January 2024. The industry category is "Funeral and related services", and the contract is for services located in England.

This tender for the "Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria" service by Cumberland Council presents growth opportunities for SMEs in the funeral and related services sector. Businesses providing funeral transportation and collection services in Cumbria and its surrounding areas would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration of up to 6 years offers stability and growth potential for successful suppliers, aligning with the statutory responsibility of the council to ensure timely and appropriate management of deceased persons referred for investigation by the HM Coroner within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria

Notice Description

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to HM Coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. The Contract Term and Value are given for the maximum period of 6 years. This is based on 3-years plus an optional extension of 2-years and a final extension of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7121724b-4cf2-4874-a967-cd154c162aa1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e22cd4e0-3fae-418c-a8e1-6997eb3c69aa
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
SME
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
£2,197,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,197,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GEORGE HUDSON & SONS

PAUL JOHNSTON FARRIERS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS

SAUNDERS & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS

WALKERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Further Information

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