Award

Coroners Removal Service (Dorset)

BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2019 at 13:07

Tender

03 Dec 2018 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Borough Council is currently at the award stage of the procurement process for the "Coroners Removal Service (Dorset)." This contract, classified under post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies, encompasses the removal of bodies referred to HM Coroner for further investigation in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The new contracts are set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run for a period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and interested suppliers were required to submit responses by 16th January 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services and related sectors, particularly those capable of handling body removals and transportation for post-mortem examinations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral industry, especially those based in the South West of England, would be well-suited to compete, as the contract is tailored for firms capable of providing high-quality, sensitive services to support local authorities in their duties related to coroner investigations.

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Notice Title

Coroners Removal Service (Dorset)

Notice Description

The Council seeks to appoint suppliers for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to H M Coroner for Dorset for further investigation. Bournemouth Borough Council has been appointed by Dorset County Council and the Borough of Poole to be the 'relevant' local authority providing support for the Coroner's Service in Dorset. Once a death is reported to the Coroner, H M Coroner takes control of the body and may arrange for its removal to a suitable location, including a Mortuary, where the Coronor may authorise a post mortem examination to be carried out. The Coroners Officers and Officers of Dorset Police are authorised by the Coronor to instruct the Supplier to collect the body and transfer it to a suitable location. Where post mortem examination is required this will normally be conducted at Holly Tree Lodge, Public Mortuary at Bournemouth East Cemetery. Some post mortem examinations, particularly paediatric or other specialist examinations will be carried out at mortuaries located elsewhere outside Dorset. Within the contract is the transportation of organs and tissue samples for histology to locations as directed by the Coroner. The start date for the new contracts is 1st April 2019 for a three year period with the option to extend for a further year. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided. 'A notice was sent to the European Journal regarding this opportunity on 03/12/2018

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cda1d608-934a-434c-b6cc-0bb21463f09b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee46725-4e18-4b7c-b10d-fa66ca5bd9d1
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£855,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

A J WAKELY & SONS

AE JOLLIFFE & SON

JAMES SMITH FUNERAL DIRECTORS

TAPPER FUNERAL SERVICE

THE SOUTHERN COOPERATIVE

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