Tender

Repatriation Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER

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Tender

04 Dec 2017 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Repatriation Services", which falls under the funeral services category. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 9th January 2018. The services are required for the South West region of the United Kingdom, and any resulting contract will be a framework agreement awarded to a single operator for an initial period of 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those capable of delivering repatriation services on a global scale, including during major incidents involving mass fatalities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are equipped to handle sensitive and specialised operations in a crisis situation would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to long-term engagement with a critical government department.

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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.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f41fc319-09c5-49ff-8222-13b1d84da3b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a6beef-c768-479d-971d-4b20fda5c543
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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