Tender

The Provision of Coroner's Collection of Bodies for Sheffield

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Dec 2020 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council is seeking tenders for "The Provision of Coroner's Collection of Bodies for Sheffield", classified under post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies. This procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15 January 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 February 2021 and will last until 31 January 2024, with an indicative volume of around 1,000 bodies to be transported annually from the Sheffield area. The estimated value of the contract is £100,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in mortuary services, transportation, and medical supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate high professional standards in health, safety, and hygiene while maintaining the dignity and respect of the deceased will be well-suited to compete for this contract. This is a chance for businesses to engage with the public sector, enhancing their profiles and potentially securing long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Coroner's Collection of Bodies for Sheffield

Notice Description

The Coroner for South Yorkshire (West) is an independent Judicial Officer dealing with around 3,200 reported deaths per year in accordance with the Terms of the Coroner's Act 1988. The Medico-Legal Centre Mortuary is licensed under the Human Tissue Act 2004 and operates in compliance with the Human Tissue Authority standards. Service Providers responsible for transporting the deceased on behalf of the HM Coroner will be expected to operate to the highest Professional Standards of Health, Safety and Hygiene, maintaining the security of the bodies in their care and treating the deceased with dignity and respect at all times. The number of bodies to be transported will vary from year to year but indicative numbers are 1000 for the Sheffield area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c991e40-7478-49a3-87db-a10cee59f6bb
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Elwis
Contact Email
adam.elwis@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053152

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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