Award

Repatriation Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER

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Award

17 Mar 2018 at 08:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "Repatriation Services" under the category of funeral services. This procurement process was initiated as an open tender and concluded successfully with an award made on 6th February 2018. The total value of the contract amounts to £9,800,000, covering a period from 1st March 2018 to 29th February 2020, with a potential extension of 24 months. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the awarded contract going to Albin International Repatriation Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repatriation services, particularly those equipped to handle major incidents involving mass fatalities. Companies that can navigate the complexities of international repatriation processes, especially those with experience in the funeral services sector, would be ideally suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. With a significant budget allocated and a long-term contract in place, potential suppliers should consider aligning their offerings to meet the needs outlined by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repatriation Services

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence has a requirement for worldwide repatriation services including the provision of specialist services in the event of a major incident resulting in mass fatalities, for deceased Armed Forces and other entitled personnel. Any resultant contract will be a framework agreement with a single operator, which will not be open to other purchasers, and will be for an initial contract period of 24 months including an option for the Authority to extend for up to a further 24 months. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Gloucester: Funeral services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4b0ea6f-91a8-43ba-8aa6-436dd12c1b44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e61e0b0-887c-47b1-8573-f7f2db183154
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 1HW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALBIN INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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