Tender

Services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Feb 2017 at 14:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Torbay Council is initiating a tender for the "Services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon," which falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and is set to close on 21st March 2017. The contract, valued at £43,230, will involve the collection and removal service of deceased individuals on behalf of the Coroner and will cover Torbay and surrounding areas, including parts of Teignbridge and South Hams. The successful provider will commence services from 1st May 2017 through to 30th April 2020, and any interested applicants must register on Supplying The South West to access the necessary tender documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and logistics within the social services sector. Companies equipped to handle sensitive operations related to body collections, as well as those experienced in dealing with local authorities, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the open nature of the procurement method, which can foster business growth in local communities through successful contracting with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon

Notice Description

In the unfortunate case of a violent, sudden or suspicious death it is the responsibility of H.M. Coroner to remove bodies from the scene to complete the necessary inquest. The Coroner for Torbay also has responsibility for areas outside the Bay (parts of Teignbridge and parts of South Hams). The Devon and Cornwall Police Constabulary Control Centre is responsible for the initial instruction for collection of the body. This new Contract is for the collections and removals (of the deceased) service, on behalf of H.M. Coroner, by a sole service provider, covering Torbay and the surrounding areas of Teignbridge and the South Hams. Please refer to the tender documents for full details of the requirements. Additional information: The tender documents are publicly available on the Portal in PDF format (read only). However, applicants wishing to respond, must be registered on Supplying The South West and in the 'Respond' area of the opportunity, in order to access the Word/Excel format versions of the documents, for completion and submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-731c9a01-66e4-48a6-bdd0-4b3c6c263fa8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5de2ab-0def-4a12-8dee-9e791eaf26c4
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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