Tender

Removal of Dead Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner Blackpool & Fylde District

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the removal of deceased bodies on behalf of HM Coroner in the Blackpool & Fylde District. The buying organisation, Blackpool Council, has initiated this tender to ensure efficient and sensitive handling of collections, with an anticipated volume of approximately 470 collections annually. The contract is classified under funeral and related services and has a specified end date for the tender period of 3rd June 2016. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2016 and conclude on 1st September 2018. All services will be based in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral and transport services, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive situations. Companies that pride themselves on providing timely and dignified services are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract will be awarded to a single provider, which allows for a focused partnership with Blackpool Council, potentially leading to long-term business growth in a critical public service area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Removal of Dead Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner Blackpool & Fylde District

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is seeking contractors to tender for the contract for the Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroner within the Blackpool & Fylde District. The Local Authority has the responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection of a deceased when the death has been referred to the HM Coroner for investigation. The deceased will be transferred to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool FY3 8NR. The number of collections undertaken for the Blackpool & Fylde District for 2015/16 was 470. The Contractor is required to provide an efficient, sensitive collection and transportation service in a consistent manner at all times both day and night. There may be exceptional circumstances where bodies are to be taken to other destinations. The contract will be awarded to a single provider. Additional information: Please direct all enquiries via Blackpool Council's supplier portal - The Chest. Blackpool & Fylde District

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d9f608b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ad88b4-f020-47ce-8561-f6edab9bb991
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 1 Sep 2018 2-3 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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