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Body removal and storage provision needed for excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL

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16 Nov 2020 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden Council has conducted a tender for the provision of body removal and storage services needed due to excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement is classified under the industry category of "Funeral and related services" and has a total value of £320,000. The contract period is set from 1st October 2020 to 30th September 2022. The tender was awarded on 25th September 2020, and although it is now complete, it highlights significant dates and the procurement method used was a direct award.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral service industry, particularly those that can quickly mobilise resources to provide body removal and storage solutions. Businesses specialising in logistics, cold storage, and related funeral services would find this procurement particularly relevant, given the urgent nature of the services required during the pandemic. Participating in such tenders can not only enhance their service offerings but also position them for future public contracts in crisis situations.

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Notice Title

Body removal and storage provision needed for excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic

Notice Description

The provision of body removal and storage provision needed for excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccae415b-0a9b-47ee-b1c0-6a7ad23ecd32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d33d5f56-baf8-4a0d-b33a-47490e90cba9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOYD & SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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