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The Provision of a Coroners Removal Service within the Boroughs of Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens

SEFTON COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

15 Nov 2017 at 12:07

Award Notice
Tender

06 Oct 2017 at 11:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Sefton Council seeking bids for "The Provision of a Coroners Removal Service" within the Boroughs of Sefton, Knowsley, and St Helens. This service is classified under funeral and related services (CPV code 98370000) and has a total value of £136,000, with a minimum threshold of £68,000. The tender period concluded on 25 October 2017, and the awarded contract is set to commence on 1 December 2017, lasting until 30 November 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, highlighting the Council's commitment to transparency and inclusivity in the bidding process.

This opportunity presents a significant growth prospect for businesses specialising in funeral and related services, particularly those with experience in body removal operations. As the service is designed to ensure the respectful and timely handling of deceased persons, companies that can demonstrate efficiency, reliability, and empathy in service delivery will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, voluntary and community sector organisations may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, given the sensitive nature of the work involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Coroners Removal Service within the Boroughs of Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens

Notice Description

This Advanced Request for Quotation (ARFQ) is for a service for the removal of deceased persons to a designated mortuary at the instruction of HM Coroner for Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens (Coroner's Removals). The Coroner gives no assurance as to the number of occasions that the Provider may be called upon to deliver the Service. The Coroner's Removals Service covers the jurisdiction of Sefton, Knowsley & St Helens. The service is designed to provide a respectful, dignified, efficient and speedy removal of the bodies of deceased persons from their place of death to the relevant mortuary facility. In order to minimize distress to family members, inconvenience to police personnel and, should the death occur in a public area, trauma to members of the public , it is a requirement that the body of the deceased person is removed from the place of death , within one hour of notification by H.M Coroner or any party acting under his authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc00749-12a0-4d32-825d-b66befb49d49
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 6-12 months
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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jane Taylor
Contact Email
jane.taylor1@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519344282

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3UU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W.CRAVEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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