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ESCC JC Provision of Services to Remove Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner (Coroner Removals) - AWARD

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, under SE Shared Services, has completed the award of a tender titled "ESCC JC Provision of Services to Remove Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner (Coroner Removals)". This procurement falls within the funeral and related services industry, specifically classified under CPV codes for funeral services and undertaking services. The contract period runs from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024, with an overall contract value of £373,285. The project involved appointing up to four contractors for body removal services across East Sussex, with services linked to various designated mortuaries, including The Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 6th November 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth primarily for businesses specialising in funeral and body removal services. Companies, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this a beneficial avenue to compete in due to the nature of the services being demand-driven. Interested contractors should have the capacity to manage logistical operations in sensitive environments and meet the specific needs of local authorities in the East Sussex region. The structured approach with multiple lots also allows for varied participation levels, enhancing prospects for diverse service providers to engage in this essential community service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC JC Provision of Services to Remove Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner (Coroner Removals) - AWARD

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council is seeking to appoint up to four (4) contractors for the provision of body removal services in the County of East Sussex. The services are required where a death has been referred to H.M. Coroner, and the body is to be transported to a pre-designated mortuary for investigation. The Council has split the Services into four (4) Lots and bodies are to be removed and delivered to the designated mortuary for that Lot, as follows: o Lot 1: The Conquest Hospital in Hastings, TN37 7RD o Lot 2: Eastbourne District General Hospital, BN21 2UD o Lot 3: Woodvale mortuary in Brighton, BN2 3QB o Lot 4: Pembury hospital, TN2 4QJ Please note: This is a demand led contract. The contract value indicated is based on 2019/20 contract activity and subsequent spend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c72fdc29-e9ef-4f72-84a4-be0fe418c41e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3526b2f9-2370-458f-be58-4991407d1167
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£373,285 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
James Cooper (ESCC)
Contact Email
james.cooper@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01273 337482

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CPJ FIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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