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title: "service provision of Transport of Bodies"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-16"
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# service provision of Transport of Bodies

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2afed1ff-303c-4bf6-874c-b1a18bd352c3

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council is conducting a tender process for the "service provision of Transport of Bodies," aiming to establish a framework for the flexible transport of deceased persons at the Coroner's request. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concluded on 29 January 2018. The total value of the contract is approximately £70,000, classified under the CPV code 98370000, which relates to funeral and related services. The contract will span from 18 March 2018 to 17 March 2020, with the award published on 16 February 2018.

This contract opportunity provides a significant avenue for businesses in the funeral and logistics sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering responsive transport services. Companies specialising in vehicle logistics, transportation of deceased individuals, or related funeral services will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to support local authorities in meeting their obligations to the Coroner.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders for a framework to deliver a responsive and flexible service for the transport of deceased persons at the Coroner's request. As a local Authority, Nottingham City Council has a duty to support the HM Coroner. Supporting the HM Coroner includes being responsible for the transportation of bodies for coronial purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad70bcd4-2431-4b85-826f-a8c9b2c11678 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2018 - 17 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,800 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | A WASS FUNERAL DIRECTORS; A. W. LYMN THE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE; FUNERAL SERVICES LTD T/A COOP FUNERALCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2018 at 18:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad70bcd4-2431-4b85-826f-a8c9b2c11678
- 27 Dec 2017 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4697df75-9af4-4e7a-a9a6-76f35125d629

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad70bcd4-2431-4b85-826f-a8c9b2c11678
  16th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4697df75-9af4-4e7a-a9a6-76f35125d629
  27th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  e-tendering portal

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