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Award

30 Aug 2023 at 08:58

Tender

23 Feb 2023 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council has completed a tender process for the procurement of funeral and related services entitled "LCC - Coroners Body Removals & Transfers". The services involve the collection and transfer of deceased individuals referred by the Coroner for investigation. The tender is divided into multiple lots based on geographical locations, with different contractors appointed for each area. The tender has been awarded to various suppliers, such as Lincolnshire Co-Operative Limited and R Arnold Funeral Service Ltd, for different lots in locations including Caistor, Louth, Skegness, and Horncastle. The tender process has been completed, and contracts have been signed with different suppliers.

This procurement opportunity can be beneficial for businesses in the funeral and related service industry, particularly those experienced in cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies. The contracts have been awarded for specific geographical areas, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration for SMEs and large-scale suppliers. Businesses interested in focusing on environmentally friendly transportation methods, such as using electric vehicles, can find alignment with the Council's 'Green Masterplan' targeted at achieving a net zero carbon footprint by 2050. The tender process highlights a focus on quality criteria, with an emphasis on service quality and competitive pricing for interested bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LCC - Coroners Body Removals & Transfers

Notice Description

The services procured are the Collection and Transfer of deceased whose deaths are referred by the Coroner for investigation. This tender is divided and lotted by Geographical location and therefore there are 7 lots associated to Coroners Daily Removals/Collection and 5 lots associated to Coroners Post Mortem Transfer. Bidders should take care when completing the ITT documents.

Lot Information

Caistor, Louth, Skegness and Horncastle

Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available.

Lincoln

Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Gainsborough

Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Sleaford and Grantham

Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Boston

Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Spalding and Long Sutton

Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Bourne and Stamford

Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Caistor, Louth, Skegness and Horncastle

Coroners Post Mortem Transfers: The transportation of the deceased from either a chapel of rest or hospital mortuary to the contracted mortuary for post mortem for the geographical lot(s) they represent. The Bidder shall take in to account the Council's 'Green Masterplan' which focuses on the Government's target for the UK to be "net zero carbon" by 2050. To reduce the Council's contribution to greenhouse gases, the Supplier shall take into account alternative means of transportation, such as using electric vehicles.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Lincoln

Coroners Post Mortem Transfers: The transportation of the deceased from either a chapel of rest or hospital mortuary to the contracted mortuary for post mortem for the geographical lot(s) they represent. The Bidder shall take in to account the Council's 'Green Masterplan' which focuses on the Government's target for the UK to be "net zero carbon" by 2050. To reduce the Council's contribution to greenhouse gases, the Supplier shall take into account alternative means of transportation, such as using electric vehicles.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Gainsborough

Coroners Post Mortem Transfers: The transportation of the deceased from either a chapel of rest or hospital mortuary to the contracted mortuary for post mortem for the geographical lot(s) they represent. The Bidder shall take in to account the Council's 'Green Masterplan' which focuses on the Government's target for the UK to be "net zero carbon" by 2050. To reduce the Council's contribution to greenhouse gases, the Supplier shall take into account alternative means of transportation, such as using electric vehicles.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Sleaford and Grantham

Coroners Post Mortem Transfers: The transportation of the deceased from either a chapel of rest or hospital mortuary to the contracted mortuary for post mortem for the geographical lot(s) they represent. The Bidder shall take in to account the Council's 'Green Masterplan' which focuses on the Government's target for the UK to be "net zero carbon" by 2050. To reduce the Council's contribution to greenhouse gases, the Supplier shall take into account alternative means of transportation, such as using electric vehicles.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Boston, Spalding, Long Sutton, Bourne and Stamford

Coroners Post Mortem Transfers: The transportation of the deceased from either a chapel of rest or hospital mortuary to the contracted mortuary for post mortem for the geographical lot(s) they represent. The Bidder shall take in to account the Council's 'Green Masterplan' which focuses on the Government's target for the UK to be "net zero carbon" by 2050. To reduce the Council's contribution to greenhouse gases, the Supplier shall take into account alternative means of transportation, such as using electric vehicles.

Renewal: A two year extension option is available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a7c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025400-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,744,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,114,537 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lincolnshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Carr Funeral Service Ltd

Carr Funeral Services (Boston) Ltd

Central England Co-operative

Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors Limited

Lincoln and County Family Funeral Directors

Lincolnshire Co-Operative Limited

Pat Cook Funeral Services

R Arnold Funeral Service Ltd

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