Tender

The Provision of a Body Removal Service for Milton Keynes City Council

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MILTON KEYNES

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Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Milton Keynes has released a tender for the provision of a body removal service. This tender, classified under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport, is aimed at securing a contractor to handle the removal of bodies referred to HM Coroner for Milton Keynes. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage and active, is conducted through an open procedure. The tender documentation is available electronically, with key submission deadlines including a tender period end date of 8th January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is valued at £200,000 GBP and includes an initial term of five years, with a potential extension of three additional years.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport or funeral services sectors seeking to expand their operations. Suitable candidates would be contractors with experience in sensitive transport services, capable of responding to coroner referrals swiftly and professionally. The contract's significant duration and potential extensions provide long-term business stability and a steady revenue stream, making it particularly beneficial for firms looking to establish or solidify their presence in the Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. Businesses that can comply with varied transport needs and work efficiently within legal and procedural frameworks will find this tender aligns well with their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Body Removal Service for Milton Keynes City Council

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a contractor for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to HM Coroner for Milton Keynes.If the Coroner becomes aware of a body in their area and has reason to suspect the cause of death is violent, unnatural or unknown, or the deceased died in custody or state detention, the Coroner has the power to undertake enquiries into the death which may include a post mortem being carried out.Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system.When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website and selecting the View Details button of this project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a contractor for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to HM Coroner for Milton Keynes.If the Coroner becomes aware of a body in their area and has reason to suspect the cause of death is violent, unnatural or unknown, or the deceased died in custody or state detention, the Coroner has the power to undertake enquiries into the death which may include a post mortem being carried out.Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system.When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website and selecting the View Details button of this project. Additional information: The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 years, with the option to extend for a period of 3 years.

Options: The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 years, with the option to extend for a period of 3 years.

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 years, with the option to extend for a period of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c208
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038983-2024
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MILTON KEYNES
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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