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title: "Services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon"
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# Services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-126827b0-0ed2-44dd-8ecf-f96738cac280

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## Summary

Torbay Council has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon, specifically concerning the removal of bodies in cases of violent or suspicious deaths. The contract, valued at £43,230, will span from 1st May 2017 to 30th April 2020 and falls under the category of other community, social, and personal services. The tender process utilised an open procurement method and was officially completed on 21st March 2017, with the contract award published on 20th April 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for local service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in emergency medical services or body removal. Companies that are well-versed in handling sensitive situations and compliant with local authority regulations will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process not only enhances service offerings but also establishes a vital partnership with the local government in South West England.

## Notice

In the unfortunate case of a violent, sudden or suspicious death it is the responsibility of H.M. Coroner to remove bodies from the scene to complete the necessary inquest. The Coroner for Torbay also has responsibility for areas outside the Bay (parts of Teignbridge and parts of South Hams). The Devon and Cornwall Police Constabulary Control Centre is responsible for the initial instruction for collection of the body. This new Contract is for the collections and removals (of the deceased) service, on behalf of H.M. Coroner, by a sole service provider, covering Torbay and the surrounding areas of Teignbridge and the South Hams. Please refer to the tender documents for full details of the requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b70e191c-c51a-4588-8c82-c98b01674989 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £255,840 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST CARE AMBULANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2017 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b70e191c-c51a-4588-8c82-c98b01674989

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b70e191c-c51a-4588-8c82-c98b01674989
  20th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=21074389-0af9-e611-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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