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title: "Framework for Deceased Patient Transport Services"
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# Framework for Deceased Patient Transport Services

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-144990f8-45b7-4f1c-87fa-e1ed9207fed2

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is undertaking a tender for a Framework for Deceased Patient Transport Services. This procurement falls within the funeral and related services industry and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 17th July 2017 and concluding on 16th July 2020. The total value of the contract awarded is £33,000. The tender process was initiated under an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 26th June 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral and related services, particularly those capable of providing transport and collection of deceased individuals. Companies with expertise in logistics and compliance within sensitive circumstances, such as those encountered in the funeral sector, would be well positioned to compete. The contract is managed by Bradford Metropolitan District Council, and potential suppliers, including both established firms and SMEs in the sector, can engage in providing essential services outlined in this framework agreement.

## Notice

Currently under the Coroners Act 1998 The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) has agreed to provide the services of deceased patient transfers and collections within the HM Coroner District. This service is provided to the HM Coroner (Western) West Yorkshire. These deceased patients include sudden deaths at private residences, nursing homes, public and secluded spaces etc and additionally the transport of deceased patients from Hospital mortuaries within West Yorkshire that require post mortem at Public and Forensic Mortuary at Bierley Bradford. The service will be operated by West Yorkshire Police under instruction from the HM Coroner. The contract will be managed by CBMDC. CBMDC intends to procure this through a framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ea7faf-c452-4ed4-a7e1-880f4623b7a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 16 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | DIGNITY FUNERALS LTD C/O LAWRENCE FUNERAL SERVICE; ERIC F BOX; FUNERAL PARTNERS LTD T/A HUDDERSFIELD FUNERAL HOME; JOSEPH A. HEY & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2017 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ea7faf-c452-4ed4-a7e1-880f4623b7a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ea7faf-c452-4ed4-a7e1-880f4623b7a3
  11th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5f2c8f5e-e33a-e711-80e1-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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