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

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, represented by SE Shared Services, is currently seeking to appoint up to four contractors for the "Provision of Services to Remove Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner". This tender, classified under the industry category of "Funeral and related services", is taking place in East Sussex, with a procurement method described as an open procedure above threshold. The tender period will close on 6th November 2020, and the resulting contract is set to commence from 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2024. Services encompass body removals from designated locations, including The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services and body removal, particularly those capable of managing logistics across multiple locations in the East Sussex area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement supports their participation in the tender process. Companies with experience in undertaking services will likely find their capabilities align with the requirements outlined in the tender, making this a viable avenue for business growth in the funeral service sector.

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Notice Title

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

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 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2966c1b-0771-4b86-bd0f-15baa44b0d62
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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