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15 Mar 2024 at 13:48

Tender

23 Nov 2023 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumberland Council has completed a tender process for the "Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria" services. The procurement category is services within the funeral and related services industry. The council sought contractors to provide body removal services for the HM Coroners in Cumbria. The contract duration is for a maximum period of 6 years, with lot divisions covering various areas in Cumbria such as North Cumbria, Eden Valley, South Cumbria, and Copeland and Allerdale, each with specific boundaries and designated mortuaries.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the funeral and related services sector to provide body removal services in different areas of Cumbria. Entities specialising in funeral services or transportation would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. Cumberland Council, as the contracting authority, is committed to diversity and welcomes expressions of interest from diverse business communities. Suppliers need to comply with statutory obligations and participate in the council's supplier audits to ensure inclusivity and diversity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria

Notice Description

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to HM Coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. The Contract Term and Value are given for the maximum period of 6 years. This is based on 3-years plus an optional extension of 2-years and a final extension of 12 months.

Lot Information

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 1: North Cumbria

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to hm coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. Lot 1: North Cumbria Carlisle and the surrounding area, with boundaries are coterminous with what was the old 'Carlisle City Council' area. The area approximately covers to the Scottish border to the North, and to the Northumberland border to the east. West to the Solway estuary and the village of Kirkbampton, and south to Dalston / Sebergham. (Designated mortuary - CIC, Carlisle). Included are the potential transfer / collection of cases between CIC in Carlisle, WCH in Whitehaven and RLI in Lancaster, or other hospitals as required by HM Coroner.

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 2: Eden Valley / East Cumbria, and South-East Cumbria

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to hm coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. Lot 2: Eden Valley / East Cumbria, and South-East Cumbria Penrith, Eden Valley, and the surrounding area, and Kendal and South-East Cumbria. Area approximately covers Southwaite / Alston to the north, Patterdale and Glenridding to the west, Appleby / Brough / Kirkby Stephen / Sedbergh / Kirby Lonsdale to the east, and the A591 corridor covering Ambleside, Windermere, and Kendal. The south-east boundary of this Lot 2 is that of Lancashire and Yorkshire. (Designated mortuaries, subject to the place of death - CIC, Carlisle or RLI, Lancaster). Included are the potential transfer / collection of cases between CIC in Carlisle, and RLI in Lancaster, or other hospitals as required by HM Coroner.

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 3: South Cumbria

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to hm coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. Lot 3: South Cumbria Barrow-in-Furness and south Cumbria. Area approximately covers Barrow-in-Furness and Walney Island to the south, Coniston / Broughton-in-Furness to the north, and east to Grange-over-Sands. (Designated mortuaries, subject to location of the deceased - FGH, Barrow or RLI, Lancaster). Included in this are any necessary transfer and collection of cases between FGH in Barrow and RLI in Lancaster.

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 4: Copeland and Allerdale

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to hm coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. Lot 4: Copeland and Allerdale The previous local authority areas of Copeland and Allerdale The area approximately covers Millom / Haverigg to the south, then Whitehaven / Workington / Maryport / Silloth to the west or coastline. Including Cockermouth and Keswick to the east, and north to Burgh-by-Sands / Thursby / Caldbeck. (Designated mortuary, subject to the place of death - WCH, Whitehaven and CIC, Carlisle). Lot 4 will potentially include any necessary transfer and collections between WCH in Whitehaven, CIC in Carlisle and RLI in Lancaster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041c5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008433-2024
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,197,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,197,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,197,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20242 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
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

George Hudson & Sons Ltd

Mr Paul Johnston

Saunders & Son Funeral Directors Ltd

Walkers Funeral Services Ltd

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