--- title: "The Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ff054d7-fa21-44da-8226-b9fa2d521e3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ff054d7-fa21-44da-8226-b9fa2d521e3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ff054d7-fa21-44da-8226-b9fa2d521e3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ff054d7-fa21-44da-8226-b9fa2d521e3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-06-21" --- # The Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ff054d7-fa21-44da-8226-b9fa2d521e3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ff054d7-fa21-44da-8226-b9fa2d521e3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ff054d7-fa21-44da-8226-b9fa2d521e3e.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council has conducted a tender process titled "The Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire," classified under the industry category of funeral and related services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for non-restricted participation. The tender period concluded on 29 April 2019, while the contract period spans from 1 July 2019 to 1 July 2024, with a total contract value of £431,000. The services required involve the removal of bodies within a specified time frame across Gloucestershire, which necessitates a provider's availability during and outside standard working hours. This procurement opportunity could present significant growth prospects for businesses equipped to deliver timely and efficient funeral related services, particularly those with a focus on emergency response and storage capabilities. Companies specialising in logistics, transportation, and mortuary services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the need for prompt service, compliance with handling regulations, and the ability to cater to various locations within and beyond Gloucestershire are paramount in fulfilling the requirements set by the Gloucestershire County Council. ## Notice The procurement will result in a maximum of 1 provider supplying a service for the Removal of bodies across the County of Gloucestershire within the one hour time frame specified. During working hours (08:00AM - 16:00PM Monday to Friday) the provider will bring bodies from the place of death to the Gloucestershire Coroners Court directly. Out of Hours removal (16:00PM - 08:00AM Monday to Friday and all day Bank Holidays Saturday & Sunday will be removed to the contractors establishment and the body stored in appropriate refrigerated store until the next working day when it will be taken to the Gloucestershire Coroners Court to be booked in. All ITT documents can be found on the Supplying the Southwest Portal. You need to register on the portal if you wish to access documents. Any Clarification Questions concerning the procurement must go through the portal. Please find a link below to the portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/?ReadForm&login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbdb0eb-a0cf-4769-9644-b2ff46da6b21 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jun 2019 | | Contract period | 7 Jul 2019 - 1 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £431,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £431,000 | | 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALEXANDER BURN LTD FUNERAL DIRECTORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 21 Jun 2019 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbdb0eb-a0cf-4769-9644-b2ff46da6b21 - 20 Mar 2019 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ec132c-6211-4431-b37a-204f4c62c762 - 20 Mar 2019 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8937891c-4714-48b5-bd18-8129d28c3afb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbdb0eb-a0cf-4769-9644-b2ff46da6b21 21st June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ec132c-6211-4431-b37a-204f4c62c762 20th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8937891c-4714-48b5-bd18-8129d28c3afb 20th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/?ReadForm&login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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