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Framework Agreement for Provision of Body Conveying

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jul 2021 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Northumberland County Council involves the awarding of a Framework Agreement for the provision of body conveying services, classified under "Other community, social and personal services". The procurement was initiated under an open procedure, allowing suppliers to tender for the lots designated for the areas of West Northumberland and South East Northumberland. Key dates include the award on 30 January 2020, with the contracts valued at £80,000 each. This tender is categorized within the services industry and takes place within the UKC2 region.

This Framework Agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the funeral services sector, particularly those equipped with appropriate transport and logistics capabilities for body conveying. Companies that demonstrate quality service delivery, effective staff management, and sensitivity to ethical and religious beliefs will find themselves well-suited to compete. As the contract allows for future extensions, businesses can establish long-term partnerships with the council, thereby enhancing their growth prospects within the local community.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Provision of Body Conveying

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council have awarded a Framework Agreement of suitable providers to carry out the provision of body conveying. When a death occurs, and it is reportable to HM Coroner, there is a requirement to arrange for the deceased to be conveyed from the place of death to an appropriate mortuary facility, or other such location as authorised by HM Coroner or their representative, pending a post-mortem examination. The Framework Agreement has been awarded in the following lots in order to cover certain areas of Northumberland: Framework Lots: Lot 3 - West Northumberland Lot 4 - South East Northumberland

Lot Information

West Northumberland

The services are required for the area of West Northumberland. Northumberland County Council have awarded a Framework Agreement of suitable providers to carry out the provision of body conveying. When a death occurs, and it is reportable to HM Coroner, there is a requirement to arrange for the deceased to be conveyed from the place of death to an appropriate mortuary facility, or other such location as authorised by HM Coroner or their representative, pending a post-mortem examination.

Options: Option to extended by a further 2 x 12 month periods.

South East Northumberland

The services are required for the area of South East Northumberland. Northumberland County Council have awarded a Framework Agreement of suitable providers to carry out the provision of body conveying. When a death occurs, and it is reportable to HM Coroner, there is a requirement to arrange for the deceased to be conveyed from the place of death to an appropriate mortuary facility, or other such location as authorised by HM Coroner or their representative, pending a post-mortem examination.

Options: Option to extended by a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c383
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015376-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Carl Slater
Contact Email
carl.slater@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7813992032

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALL SEASONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS

GO AS YOU PLEASE FUNERALS

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