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title: "Transportation of deceased for HM Senior Coroner Avon"
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# Transportation of deceased for HM Senior Coroner Avon

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-032e7f02-18c0-4233-874e-6765eff1c6de

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Transportation of deceased for HM Senior Coroner Avon," classified under funeral and related services. This open tender was valued at £816,000 and sought to commission a provider for the transportation of deceased individuals on behalf of HM Senior Coroner Avon. The contract commenced on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2023. The tender period closed on 26th February 2019, with active participation expected from suppliers willing to meet the council's requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the funeral services industry to engage with local government contracts. Companies that specialise in transportation and related funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete in this sector. With a focus on consistent and dignified transportation services, providers can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and secure long-term contracts with public entities.

## Notice

Bristol City Council wishes to commission a provider for the transportation of the deceased on behalf of HM Senior Coroner Avon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651ddd28-3a86-4c77-a3f3-deef465129af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £816,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £816,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGNITY FUNERALS LLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2019 at 17:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651ddd28-3a86-4c77-a3f3-deef465129af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651ddd28-3a86-4c77-a3f3-deef465129af
  9th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6047169a-c11e-e911-80f2-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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