Tender

Coroners Ambulance Service 2024

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is soliciting bids for the provision of the Coroners Ambulance Service in Suffolk, under the industry category of Funeral Services (CPV 98371000). The contract has an estimated value of £1,075,000 (exclusive of VAT) and is divided into three lots covering North Suffolk, Ipswich and East Suffolk, and Bury St Edmunds and West Suffolk. The procurement process is in the tender stage with a submission deadline of 12 December 2024 at 12 midday. The open procedure procurement method requires submissions to be made in writing, and the contract period will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028 with an optional two-year extension. The final date for submitting clarification questions is 21 November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral and ambulance services. Companies with skills in high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing, such as local funeral homes or private ambulance services, are well-positioned to bid, particularly those with experience in managing sensitive and urgent transportation services. With substantial contracts available in different geographical lots, both small and medium-sized enterprises could benefit, enhancing their service portfolio and expanding their client base through a contract with a valued public sector entity such as Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

Coroners Ambulance Service 2024

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of the Coroners Ambulance ServiceThis opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS1,075,000 exclusive of VAT.The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 December 2024 @ 12 midday. Please note late returns will NOT be permittedThe deadline for clarification questions is 21 November 2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North

Lot 1 - North - North Suffolk Area (see specification for full details)

Renewal: Optional 2 year extension

Lot 2 - East

Lot 2 - East - Ipswich and East suffolk

Renewal: 2 year optional extension

Lot 3 - West

Lot 3 - West - Bury St Edmunds and West Suffolk

Renewal: Optional 2 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036066-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nicola.wilson@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473264576

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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