--- title: "CBC-1701-T-TH Removal and Storage of the Deceased from the Community (Conveyancing contract)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-776c7dbc-7028-4b0b-bda0-302f2a115ad4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-776c7dbc-7028-4b0b-bda0-302f2a115ad4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-776c7dbc-7028-4b0b-bda0-302f2a115ad4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-776c7dbc-7028-4b0b-bda0-302f2a115ad4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-13" --- # CBC-1701-T-TH Removal and Storage of the Deceased from the Community (Conveyancing contract) Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-776c7dbc-7028-4b0b-bda0-302f2a115ad4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-776c7dbc-7028-4b0b-bda0-302f2a115ad4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-776c7dbc-7028-4b0b-bda0-302f2a115ad4.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated an open procurement process for a contract titled "CBC-1701-T-TH Removal and Storage of the Deceased from the Community (Conveyancing contract)". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies," with additional classifications for services such as cremation, funeral, and cemetery services. The contract will service the East of England, particularly in postal code SG17 5TQ. The tender process is in the Tender stage with key deadlines, including an end date for the tender period on 30 August 2024 at 12:00 BST, and the contract is expected to start on 1 December 2024, ending on 30 November 2025. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation and storage services, particularly those experienced in sensitive and regulated environments such as funeral and post-mortem services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement method favours open procedure below threshold, making it accessible and competitive. Businesses capable of providing flexible storage solutions and efficient transportation of deceased individuals will find this contract valuable for growth. The Coroner Service's need for prompt and respectful handling of deceased individuals necessitates reliable partners, making this an opportunity for businesses to establish long-term relationships with public health authorities. ## Notice The coronial jurisdiction of Bedfordshire and Luton dealt with 1946 referrals in 2023 which represented 34.9% of the total deaths registered across Bedfordshire and Luton that year. The coronial jurisdiction of Bedfordshire and Luton includes one Hospital Trust (Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) which is located across two sites, Bedford Hospital in Bedford, and the Luton & Dunstable Hospital in Luton. The jurisdiction also has one Category B Prison, and three Registration Districts. A total of 422 of the total referrals received during 2023 required the deceased to be collected from the community on behalf of HM Coroner. 62% were immediately conveyed to hospital mortuary (139 to Bedford Hospital and 120 to the Luton & Dunstable Hospital), with 38% conveyed to the current supplier's premises. The Authority wishes to appoint a supplier, or suppliers, to undertake the following work from the 1st December 2024. o Transport from the community direct to hospital o Transport from the community to the suppliers own premises for storage o Conveyance of deceased between sites when required It is envisaged that many of these will not need a post-mortem, and therefore only transport and storage will be required to the supplier's premises. However, for some of the deceased, they may be transported directly to the hospital and subsequently stored there. In a smaller number of cases, a deceased might be transported to the supplier premises, but it subsequently be agreed that a post-mortem is required. In these cases, the supplier will be requested to transport the deceased to the hospital. The contract may also require additional transfer of bodies between hospitals and partner sites both within and outside the county boundaries. Where possible, the Coroner Service will ensure that requests are made to transport several deceased at the same time to minimise individual journeys. We have asked suppliers to provide prices for this. Whilst there is no expectation that freezer storage be provided, we have included a line in the pricing structure as this would make the storage premises HTA compliant. The expectation is that a minimum of 14 spaces would be provided per geographical area. In the event of a catastrophe or mass fatality incident, the supplier will be required to undertake supporting activities such as removing deceased or body parts from the disaster site, and/or temporary mortuary. In these circumstances, the supplier would be acting, albeit under Coronial instruction, according to the Death Management Plan, and will be funded in accordance with this. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c2e68-24a4-4f1a-8c53-df19ae6789a1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2025 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 33923200 - Autopsy body boards - 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies - 33949000 - Body transport containers - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371000 - Funeral services - 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services - 98371120 - Cremation services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2024 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c2e68-24a4-4f1a-8c53-df19ae6789a1 - 13 Aug 2024 at 09:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c2e68-24a4-4f1a-8c53-df19ae6789a1 - 13 Aug 2024 at 09:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c2e68-24a4-4f1a-8c53-df19ae6789a1 - 6 Aug 2024 at 07:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c2e68-24a4-4f1a-8c53-df19ae6789a1 - 6 Aug 2024 at 07:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c2e68-24a4-4f1a-8c53-df19ae6789a1 - 8 Jul 2024 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c2e68-24a4-4f1a-8c53-df19ae6789a1 - 8 Jul 2024 at 12:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c2e68-24a4-4f1a-8c53-df19ae6789a1 - 8 Jul 2024 at 07:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c2e68-24a4-4f1a-8c53-df19ae6789a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c2e68-24a4-4f1a-8c53-df19ae6789a1 13th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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