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title: "Transportation of Deceased"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-03-26"
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# Transportation of Deceased

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d25b2c0-2273-4129-bb43-7c7de69c2f3c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council involves the contract titled "Transportation of Deceased". This contract falls under the category of services, specifically regarding cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 23rd March 2018. The contract commences on 1st April 2018 and is set to run until 30th September 2018. The location for service delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £80,000.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services and logistics, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that provide transportation services or have experience in handling sensitive situations related to deceased individuals would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, allowing them to expand their operations and establish valuable relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Transportation of Deceased

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dcc6a1c-11a3-4d7e-91e1-656ff2f5f856 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dcc6a1c-11a3-4d7e-91e1-656ff2f5f856

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dcc6a1c-11a3-4d7e-91e1-656ff2f5f856
  26th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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