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title: "Collection, Transport and Delivery of Deceased Persons to Public Mortuaries in the East London Coroner's Jurisdiction."
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# Collection, Transport and Delivery of Deceased Persons to Public Mortuaries in the East London Coroner's Jurisdiction.

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d8d8889-b45b-4a4d-bd57-ec2c2c942d19

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is inviting tenders for the collection, transport, and delivery of deceased persons to public mortuaries within the East London Coroner's Jurisdiction. The contract, aimed at providing services across five boroughs—Waltham Forest, Newham, Redbridge, Havering, and Barking and Dagenham—will be operational 24/7, including Bank Holidays. It is set to commence in November 2019 and runs for three years with an option for two one-year extensions, contingent on performance. The anticipated annual contract value is approximately £300,000, and the tender period closes on 12 August 2019. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, offering a competitive environment for bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the funeral and related services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have relevant experience and capabilities. Companies equipped to handle sensitive operations and provide continual support in challenging circumstances may find this contract a valuable avenue for growth and expanded service provision in the East London area.

## Notice

The London Borough of Waltham Forest, acting on behalf of the East London Coroner's Jurisdiction, is inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations to provide a service for the collection, transport and delivery of deceased persons to the public mortuaries. The East London Coroner's Jurisdiction covers five East London boroughs: Waltham Forest, Newham, Redbridge, Havering and Barking and Dagenham. Tenders are being sought to cover for all or any combination of the above five boroughs. The service is required on a 24/7, all year round basis, including all Bank Holidays. The contract will be run as a Framework Agreement with rates fixed for 3 years. We anticipate that the value of this contract will be in the region of PS300,000 per annum for the lifespan of the contract, however the Council does not guarantee any contract sum. The contract will be for a period of 3 years, commencing in November 2019, with an option of 1 year extension, twice, subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties. The Tender will be procured through an open procedure on the Pro Contract System www.londontenders.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3d2027-7e7a-4194-86d0-1ed4e90b6058 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2019 - 5 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2019 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3d2027-7e7a-4194-86d0-1ed4e90b6058

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3d2027-7e7a-4194-86d0-1ed4e90b6058
  12th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/

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