Tender

CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2022 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently initiating a tender process for the "CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services," which falls under the transport services industry category. This procurement is located in the Chelmsford area and is classified as 'open', allowing any qualified supplier to submit tenders. The submission period closes on 18 March 2022, with contracts expected to begin on 1 May 2022 and run through to 30 April 2024. There is an option to extend the contract for a further two years, making it a substantial opportunity for service providers in this sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in body removal and funeral services, as well as suppliers of related equipment such as cadaver transport bags. Companies that can provide efficient logistical support in handling sensitive operations while ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations will be well placed to compete. With services covering multiple geographic areas under Thurrock and Southend Borough Councils, this contract could allow successful bidders to expand their reach and grow their business across the region.

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Notice Title

CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services

Notice Description

Supply of a H.M. Coroner's removals service for the Council, also covering the administrative areas of Thurrock Council and Southend Borough Council - divided into the 22 geographic areas. Bodies are to be removed to the relevant Hospital Mortuary

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of a H.M. Coroner's removals service for the Council, also covering the administrative areas of Thurrock Council and Southend Borough Council - divided into the 22 geographic areas . Bodies are to be removed to the relevant Hospital Mortuary

Renewal: 1 extension available for 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0317fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004450-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

33922000 - Cadaver transport bags

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Tucciarone
Contact Email
karen.tucciarone@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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