Tender

The transportation of bodies on behalf of the Senior Coroner for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Dec 2020 at 17:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is currently conducting a tender for the transportation of bodies on behalf of the Senior Coroner for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This tender, classified under the CPV code for funeral and related services, will take place within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 29 January 2021. The estimated contract value is £1,250,000, and the contract is expected to start on 1 April 2021, lasting until 31 March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in funeral services and emergency transportation. Companies with capabilities in logistics, especially those adept at rapid response and safe handling of sensitive situations, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from a streamlined tender process tailored to ensure a competitive marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The transportation of bodies on behalf of the Senior Coroner for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Notice Description

In general all deaths not entirely due to natural causes or where a cause of death is unknown should be reported to the Coroner. When there is a sudden death, it is the responsibility of the Coroner to examine the cause of death and to remove bodies from the scene to the Mortuary, pending a post-mortem examination. The cases that require the removal of a body in this way are mainly community rather than hospital deaths. The Coroner through the Police Control Centre or a Coroner's Officer will instruct a Provider to collect the body and transport it to the mortuary. Body removals will need to be undertaken from different locations in the County and taken to specified mortuaries at locations in Cornwall, Devon and on occasions nationally, at short notice and at any time. In order to ensure this process is carried out efficiently, Cornwall Council is seeking to appoint Providers by competitive tender to provide this Service which will be used by the Coroner for Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. The Council is the responsible body and is therefore carrying out the tender process on behalf of the Coroner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3b40ce1-feb9-4a84-9b13-77d9ab8aba90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2641a582-32c0-4e7a-a164-628d8474ec4b
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

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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