Award

Transportation of bodies on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner for Cornwall

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2017 at 09:43

TenderAmendment

28 Apr 2017 at 09:40

Tender

23 Nov 2016 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is seeking suppliers for the "Transportation of bodies on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner for Cornwall." This procurement, classified under funeral and related services (CPV code: 98370000), aims to renew a Framework Agreement for the transportation of deceased persons from the place of death to designated locations, primarily the Pathology Directorate at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. The procurement process, which follows an open procedure, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 23 November 2016. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2017, lasting until 31 March 2021. The tender has specific lots based on geographical areas within Cornwall, indicating the council's intention to appoint one contractor per lot.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth prospects for businesses within the funeral services and transportation sectors. Companies specialising in logistics and body transportation will find an advantageous position to compete, particularly those with the capacity to manage regional services across various community network areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage as suppliers due to the nature of the contract structure, which allows for multiple awards to capable contractors. Those with experience in handling sensitive transport requirements and compliance with regulatory frameworks may find this tender an excellent fit for their services.

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Notice Title

Transportation of bodies on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner for Cornwall

Notice Description

In certain cases, when there is a sudden death other than by natural causes, it is the responsibility of the Coroner to examine the cause of death. This may result in a post mortem examination being carried out. It is also the Coroner's responsibility to remove bodies from the scene of death to the mortuary, pending investigation into the death. This procurement is to renew a Framework Agreement for contractors to provide a service to transport deceased persons between the place of death to the Coroner's chosen destination. The majority of bodies are currently transported to the Pathology Directorate at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. In some cases bodies may need to be transported to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and on occasions taken to other locations including long distance transfers within the UK. The anticipated commencement date for the new framework is 1 April 2017. The new Framework arrangement will comprise delivery of the above Services in 8 tender lots as set out below: Lot 1: Council's Community Network Areas 1* and 2. Lot 2: Council's Community Network Areas 3 and 4. Lot 3: Council's Community Network Areas 5, 6 and 7. Lot 4: Council's Community Network Areas 8, 11 and 12. Lot 5: Council's Community Network Areas 9, 10 and 13. Lot 6: Council's Community Network Areas 15, 18 and 19. Lot 7: Council's Community Network Areas 14, 16 and 17. Note: From within any of the above 7 Lots there may be a requirement to provide the Services to Derriford Hospital, Plymouth and Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter. Lot 8: Services to other UK destinations. * Lot 1 will include Services for collection of bodies arriving from the Isles of Scilly at Penzance harbour. The Council will be appointing a sole contractor to provide Services for each of the 8 lots, noting that the same contractor may be appointed to multiple lots. Please click on the link below to view a map of the Community Network Areas. http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/communities-and-devolution/community-networks/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f9644ad-1502-42f2-a0a6-dc33b8b1a8ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a1b21f-12bf-4f1a-b03d-de588d840753
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DENISE WELLINGTON FUNERAL SERVICES

DIGNITY FUNERALS

SAINTS FUNERAL SERVICES

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