This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2024 at 16:41

Tender

03 Jan 2024 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for "PL0061 Body Removal and Storage Procurement" in the services industry category. The procurement involved seeking suppliers to provide body removal and storage solutions across various areas in Essex. The tender was divided into lots for different areas within Essex, with specific requirements outlined for each lot. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award has been made to several suppliers for different lots, including Adam and Greenwood Funeral Home, Daniel Robinson & Sons Ltd., and S Stibbards & Sons Ltd. The council signed active contracts with these suppliers on 19th March 2024.

This tender opportunity in the funeral and related services industry in Essex presents a chance for body removal and storage service providers to expand their business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector, with expertise in undertaking services and a focus on technical quality, commercial response, social value, and carbon reduction, would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. Businesses that can cater to the specific geographical areas outlined in the lots, demonstrating quality and competitive pricing, have the potential to secure contracts with Essex County Council for body removal and storage services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PL0061 Body Removal and Storage Procurement

Notice Description

The Council is responsible for providing the Coroner Service for the Essex Coroner Area which includes the administrative areas of Essex County Council and the two unitary authorities (Thurrock Council and Southend City Council). The H.M. Coroner has a duty to investigate the death where the Coroner has reason to suspect that (i) the deceased died a violent or unnatural death; (ii) the cause of death is unknown; or (iii) the deceased died while in custody or otherwise in state detention. Where such a death occurs in the community, the H.M. Coroner may order the body to be removed to any suitable Storage Location. In the majority of cases the Storage Location will be a Hospital Mortuary or Funeral Director, however other Storage Locations will also be used as required to meet demand. In the majority of cases a Police Officer will instruct the Contractor to collect and remove the body, however on occasions this instruction may also be received from H.M. Coroner or a Coroner's Officer. This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions. This specification sets out the requirements for both using the following lots :- PL0061 BODY REMOVAL Lot 1 Area 1 North East Essex Tendring, Colchester PL0061 BODY REMOVAL Lot 1 Area 2 North Essex Braintree North PL0061 BODY REMOVAL Lot 1 Area 3 West Essex Uttlesford and Harlow PL0061 BODY REMOVAL Lot 1 Area 4 Mid Essex & South Braintree,Chelmsford &Maldon & South Braintree PL0061 BODY REMOVAL Lot 1 Area 5 South West Essex Brentwood, Thurrock, Basildon, PL0061 BODY REMOVAL Lot 1 Area 6 South East Essex Castle Point, Rochford and Southend PL0061 BODY STORAGE Lot 2 Area 1 North East Essex Tendring, Colchester PL0061 BODY STORAGE Lot 2 Area 2 North Essex Braintree North PL0061 BODY STORAGE Lot 2 Area 3 West Essex Uttlesford and Harlow PL0061 BODY STORAGE Lot 2 Area 4 Mid Essex & South Braintree Chelmsford & Maldon and South Braintree PL0061 BODY STORAGE Lot 2 Area 5 South West Essex Brentwood, Thurrock, Basildon, PL0061 BODY STORAGE Lot 2 Area 6 South East Essex Castle Point, Rochford and Southend

Lot Information

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 1 Area 1

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 1 Area 2

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 1 Area 3

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 1 Area 4

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 1 Area 5

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 1 Area 6

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 2 Area 1

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 2 Area 2

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 2 Area 3

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 2 Area 4

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 2 Area 5

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total

PL0061 BODY REMOVAL & STORAGE - Lot 2 Area 6

This procurement is seeking suppliers to deliver body removal and body storage solutions.

Renewal: This contract is being procured for the initial period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The Authority may at its sole discretion extend the Contract Term by such period as it may specify in written notice given not less than 3 months' prior to the expiry of the Contract Term (as extended from time to time) and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided that such extensions shall not exceed 36 months in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042a84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011690-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£891,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Adam and Greenwood Funeral Home

Adam and Greenwood Funeral Home,

Daniel Robinson & Sons Ltd.

S Stibbards & Sons Ltd

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