Award

Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2023 at 16:30

Award Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2022 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract for the "Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023" to multiple suppliers. The procurement process was under the "Open procedure" method, and the contract value is £1,000,000. The contract is for a three-year period starting from April 1, 2023, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The service involves the removal of bodies for post-mortem examination and is categorised under "Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies" and "Funeral and related services". The contract covers 8 geographical lots across Dorset and suppliers are required to submit responses electronically before the deadline.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in funeral services, mortuary operations, and related services to compete for providing body removal services in various districts of Dorset. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable. The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, as the buying organisation, will oversee the contract that aims to support the Coroner's Service in Dorset. Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the detailed procurement documentation via the Council's electronic Tendering system, where further instructions and deadlines are provided for submission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council seeks to appoint suppliers for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to HM Coroner for Dorset (the Coroner) for further investigation. The Council are appointed by Dorset County Council to be the 'relevant' local authority providing support for the Coroner's Service in Dorset. Once a death is reported, the Coroner takes control of the body and may arrange for its removal to a suitable location, including a mortuary, where the Coroner may authorise a post mortem examination to be carried out. The Coroner's officers and appointed officers of Dorset Police are authorised by the Coroner to instruct the Supplier to collect the body and transfer it to a suitable location. Where post mortem examination is required this will normally be conducted at Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary at Bournemouth East Cemetery, Gloucester Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 6JB (the Mortuary). Some post mortem examinations, particularly paediatric or other specialist examinations will be carried out at mortuaries located elsewhere outside Dorset with suitable arrangements put in place by the Coroner. This tender has been split into 8 different geographical lots across Dorset that are identified in the 'Appendix 1 - Coroners Removal Service Districts April 2023'. The Lots are: * Lot 1 - Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch * Lot 2 - Purbeck * Lot 3 - East Dorset * Lot 4 - Weymouth and Portland * Lot 5 - West Dorset * Lot 6 - North West Dorset * Lot 7 - North Dorset * Lot 8 - Dorchester The start date for the new framework of eight lots is 01 April 2023. The contract will be for a three-year period with the option to extend for a further year. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-975f9a0b-9a12-431a-babd-43b5cb004f92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837bb95a-2d30-42ae-8723-50b80271d0b3
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

(A. G. DOWN TRADING AS) E. A. DODD & SON HONITON

A J WAKELY & SONS

AE JOLLIFFE & SON

TAPPER FUNERAL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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