--- title: "Coroners Ambulance Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-542504c2-d6f2-4ab2-aa3a-d6fe84236553" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-542504c2-d6f2-4ab2-aa3a-d6fe84236553" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-542504c2-d6f2-4ab2-aa3a-d6fe84236553.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-542504c2-d6f2-4ab2-aa3a-d6fe84236553.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2018-02-20" --- # Coroners Ambulance Service Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-542504c2-d6f2-4ab2-aa3a-d6fe84236553 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-542504c2-d6f2-4ab2-aa3a-d6fe84236553) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-542504c2-d6f2-4ab2-aa3a-d6fe84236553.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Coroners Ambulance Service", which entails the removal of bodies referred to the Coroner. This service is critical when no Doctor is available to sign a death certificate. The procurement is structured into multiple lots covering different areas within Suffolk, specifically: North Suffolk, South Suffolk, East Suffolk, West Suffolk, and the Newmarket Area. The tender is in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 19 March 2018 at 12:00 noon and a date for clarification questions set for 9 March 2018. The chosen providers will enter into contracts starting from 1 June 2018, lasting until 31 May 2022, under an open procurement method. Interested parties can find additional details and tender documents on the Suffolk Sourcing portal. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the ambulance and funeral services sectors, particularly those with experience in undertaking services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can successfully bid for one or more of the lots available. The lack of guaranteed service frequency implies that providers may diversify their clientele while potentially generating steady income over the contract period. This is an excellent opportunity for companies looking to expand their service provision within the public sector in Suffolk. ## Notice Suffolk County Council (SCC) invite Tenders for the provision of an Ambulance Service for the removal of bodies where the death has been referred to the Coroner. All deaths in relation to which no Doctor is able to sign a certificate have to be referred to the Coroner. The Coroner, Coroner's Officer or a Police Officer will then instruct the Provider to collect the body and take it to the appropriate Hospital Mortuary. SCC shall not be bound to place any order with the Provider and gives no assurance as to the number of occasions and time of day on which the services of the Provider will be required. This contract is divided into 5 lots/areas and it is intended to appoint one or more Providers sufficient to provide an adequate service to the whole of Suffolk. Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the lots/areas below Lot 1 - North Suffolk Lot 2 - South Suffolk Lot 3 - East Suffolk Lot 4 - West Suffolk Lot 5 - Newmarket Area This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 19 March 2018 at 12:00 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 9 March 2018 at 12:00 noon, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330c0718-4ca3-4e41-8d52-ee290e68a322 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371200 - Undertaking services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2018 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330c0718-4ca3-4e41-8d52-ee290e68a322 - 20 Feb 2018 at 14:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330c0718-4ca3-4e41-8d52-ee290e68a322 - 20 Feb 2018 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330c0718-4ca3-4e41-8d52-ee290e68a322 - 20 Feb 2018 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330c0718-4ca3-4e41-8d52-ee290e68a322 - 15 Feb 2018 at 16:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330c0718-4ca3-4e41-8d52-ee290e68a322 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330c0718-4ca3-4e41-8d52-ee290e68a322 20th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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