This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2024 at 11:05

Tender

29 Apr 2024 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has completed the award of a services contract for the Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner in Norwich (Area 7). The initial contract period is 2 years, with a possible 1-year extension. The contract has been awarded to Dignity Funerals trading as Gordon Barber Funeral Directors. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract value is GBP 150,000. The Council's main procurement category is services, with a focus on undertaking services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the funeral services industry to provide removal and storage services for bodies in Norwich. Companies with experience in undertaking services, especially in the investigation and post mortem examination of deaths, would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should consider the quality and cost criteria specified in the tender award, with a 60% emphasis on quality and 40% on price in the evaluation process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner - Area 7 Norwich

Notice Description

His Majesty's Coroners are involved in the investigation of any sudden or suspicious death. Under these circumstances, and by law, a post mortem examination may be undertaken to determine the cause of death. Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of services for the removal of bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner for Norfolk.The contract is for one area (Area 7) covering Norwich.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of services for the removal of bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner for Norfolk. His Majesty's Coroners are involved in the investigation of any sudden or suspicious death. Under these circumstances, and by law, a post mortem examination may be undertaken to determine the cause of death. The contract is for one area (Area 7) covering Norwich. The initial term of the contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. Additional information: Please note the value is an estimate based on a value of PS50,000 per year. This value may increase or decrease dependent on need.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by 12 months as the Councils discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0455b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019390-2024
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dignity Funerals trading as Gordon Barber Funeral Directors

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