Planning

RES/OP -Soft Market Testing for Transportation of Deceased

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Dec 2022 at 13:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council is planning a tender titled "RES/OP -Soft Market Testing for Transportation of Deceased" in the industry categories of Other community, social and personal services and Funeral and related services. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase with an engagement end date set for 9th January 2023. The transportation service will cover the jurisdiction of HM Senior Coroner for Avon, requiring 24/7 coverage for transport from various locations to Flax Bourton Public and Forensic Mortuary.

This tender by Bristol City Council offers opportunities for businesses specializing in funeral and related services to participate. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), interested businesses can explore providing transportation services as per the specified contract service level requirements. This tender presents a chance for businesses in the United Kingdom, especially those with experience in handling deceased transport and willing to meet the outlined service criteria, to engage with the Bristol City Council for potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RES/OP -Soft Market Testing for Transportation of Deceased

Notice Description

Bristol City Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to tender the transport of deceased under the jurisdiction of HM Senior Coroner for Avon from their place of death within Avon (including hospitals, prisons and within the community) to Flax Bourton Public and Forensic Mortuary. Contract service coverage is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 52 weeks of the year, without exception and including bank holidays. Direction for the transport of deceased will come from approved sources/personnel such as HM Senior Coroner, Coroner's Officers and police staff. The contract service level for the collection of the deceased for transport is <= 60 mins for a forensic case and <= 90 mins for a non-forensic case anywhere within the community, and when notified of a prison or hospital death. To register your interest , please login by following the link below :- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87cb1e48-852b-48fe-9c21-5197d3406dd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16b899b9-b579-4171-84fc-30afb9ac69f0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
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
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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