Planning

Coroners removals - Market Engagement Event

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Sep 2023 at 08:58

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Borough Council is planning a tender for the provision of a Coroners Removal Service for Berkshire. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2024. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a contractor for the removal of bodies referred to H.M. Coroner for Berkshire. A pre-tender engagement presentation is scheduled for Tuesday 17th October to provide more information about the service and the procurement process.

This tender by the Reading Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the community, social, and personal services sector to compete for a contract in coroners removal services. Companies offering removal and transportation services for bodies within Berkshire and occasionally across the UK may find this tender particularly suited for business growth. The contract is divided into four geographical service areas within Berkshire, requiring a 24/7 service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coroners removals - Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

CORONERS REMOVAL CONTRACT FOR BERKSHIRE Reading Borough Council, on behalf of H.M. Coroner for Berkshire, will shortly be initiating a procurement process for the provision of a Coroners Removal Service for Berkshire. The contract(s) is due to commence on 1st April 2024.The purpose of this tender is to appoint a contractor(s) for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to H.M. Coroner for Berkshire for further investigation. The service is holding a pre-tender engagement presentation on Tuesday 17th October between 10:00 and 12:00 via Microsoft Teams. You will be able to learn more about the service, the contract and the procurement process. If you are interested in attending the TEAMS event please contact Principal Coroner's Officer, Rhiannon.charnock@reading.gov.uk.To register in advance of the tender publication to Reading's e-Procurement Portal "INTEND" please click on this link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc

Lot Information

Lot 1

CORONERS REMOVAL CONTRACT FOR BERKSHIRE Reading Borough Council, on behalf of H.M. Coroner for Berkshire, will shortly be initiating a procurement process for the provision of a Coroners Removal Service for Berkshire. The contract(s) is due to commence on 1st April 2024.The purpose of this tender is to appoint a contractor(s) for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to H.M. Coroner for Berkshire for further investigation. Reading Borough Council is lead authority for the Coroners Service in Berkshire on behalf of the six unitary authorities of Bracknell Forest Borough Council, Reading Borough Council, Slough Borough Council, West Berkshire Council, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council. The scope of the services to be provided will include the removal and transportation of bodies to designated mortuaries both within the Royal County of Berkshire and occasional long distance transfers within the UK and also from other funeral directors. The contract will be divided into four geographical service areas covering the Berkshire area and the successful contractor(s) must be able to provide a 24 hour, 365 days a year service.The service is holding a pre-tender engagement presentation on Tuesday 17th October between 10:00 and 12:00 via Microsoft Teams. You will be able to learn more about the service, the contract and the procurement process. If you are interested in attending the TEAMS event please contact Principal Coroner's Officer, Rhiannon.charnock@reading.gov.uk.To register in advance of the tender publication to Reading's e-Procurement Portal "INTEND" please click on this link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0402e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027994-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rhiannon Charnock
Contact Email
rhiannon.charnock@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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