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title: "Mortuary Services - Body Storage"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Mortuary Services - Body Storage

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cd0fccf-2c0b-4cc2-9134-c3997491f3a9

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, in collaboration with STAR Procurement, has completed the procurement process for Mortuary Services related to body storage, primarily serving the Coronial District of Greater Manchester South. The tender process, which followed an open procurement method, was active until July 26, 2021, with a contract value of £910,000. This contract runs from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2024. The services are expected to be delivered across the boroughs of Stockport, Trafford, and Tameside, as coordinated by Stockport Council.

This procurement presents a vital opportunity for businesses in the medical and personal care sectors, particularly those specialising in mortuary services and body storage solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the needs of this contract may find significant business growth potential, as the service provision covers a community-wide need in a diverse and high-area demand environment. Companies capable of adhering to strict health and safety regulations and equipped to handle sensitive situations would be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

STAR Procurement in conjunction with Stockport Borough Council on behalf of the Coronial District of Greater Manchester South are inviting tenders for the delivery of mortuary provision in relation to Stockport community deaths to the coronial district of Greater Manchester South. It does not constitute any guarantee that Stockport Council will award a contract for such services, and nothing shall bind the Council to accept the lowest or any tender. The coronial district of Greater Manchester South, covers the three boroughs of Stockport, Trafford and Tameside. Stockport Council currently coordinates the resources to deliver the service on behalf of the three authorities. It is expected that the service will be delivered to the coronial district of Greater Manchester South, although the contract will be with Stockport Council as the lead authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec1e180-0ec0-4d93-aded-497bf7d8265e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £910,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £910,000 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec1e180-0ec0-4d93-aded-497bf7d8265e
- 25 Jun 2021 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a65fb5-07bc-4fc0-9d5b-67ae51f4e103

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec1e180-0ec0-4d93-aded-497bf7d8265e
  7th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a65fb5-07bc-4fc0-9d5b-67ae51f4e103
  25th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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