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Provision of Body Management Services for British Forces Cyprus & Sovereign Base Area Administration

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jun 2024 at 11:50

Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of body management services for British Forces Cyprus & Sovereign Base Area Administration. The contract is for 5 years with no option periods. The services include deceased body management, collection at the scene, transportation to mortuary, mortuary duties, and preparation of bodies for repatriation. The contract was awarded to Othello Health Services Ltd. The location for delivery is in Cyprus, and the procurement process was carried out using an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in body management services to grow their operations. With a 5-year contract duration and the potential for renewal activities in 2028, businesses with expertise in deceased body management would be well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buyer, has set clear deadlines and requirements for interested suppliers to participate in this procurement process, emphasising transparency and adherence to procurement guidelines.

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Notice Title

Provision of Body Management Services for British Forces Cyprus & Sovereign Base Area Administration

Notice Description

British Forces Cyprus (BFC) Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) contract for body management services including; deceased body management, collection at the scene, transportation to mortuary, mortuary duties and preparation of bodies for repatriation. Contract is for 5 years with no option periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

British Forces Cyprus (BFC) Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) contract for body management services including; deceased body management, collection at the scene, transportation to mortuary, mortuary duties and preparation of bodies for repatriation. Contract is for 5 years with no option periods.

Renewal: Service requirements likely to continue beyond expiry. Tender re-let activities expected 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0444bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017599-2024
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

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£743,074 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£743,074 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£746,700 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
C BLOCK, HQ BFC
Postcode
BFP O53
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OTHELLO HEALTH SERVICES

Further Information

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