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title: "Coroners Service - Body removal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d6c351e-c517-4cf1-bf78-8e069b170869"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-03"
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# Coroners Service - Body removal

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d6c351e-c517-4cf1-bf78-8e069b170869

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Northamptonshire Council, which is seeking funeral directors for the "Coroners Service - Body removal" project. This falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on the removal services of biological waste. The contract value is £181,000 and was awarded on 29 June 2020, with the contract period spanning from 30 June 2020 to 31 December 2022. The contract is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was a contract extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to grow their businesses in the funeral services sector. Funeral directors who can manage the logistics of body removal in sensitive circumstances, such as road traffic accidents or suspicious deaths, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their market presence and establish long-term relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

Funeral directors required for both West and North Unitaries to remove bodies i.e. RTC's, suspicious deaths etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f49d37f-f0a6-4238-bdb0-3b819bd3d2e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract Extension |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COOKSLEYS INDEPENDENT FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90524300 - Removal services of biological waste

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f49d37f-f0a6-4238-bdb0-3b819bd3d2e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f49d37f-f0a6-4238-bdb0-3b819bd3d2e3
  3rd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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