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title: "Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023"
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# Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-975f9a0b-9a12-431a-babd-43b5cb004f92

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## Summary

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract for the "Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023" to multiple suppliers. The procurement process was under the "Open procedure" method, and the contract value is £1,000,000. The contract is for a three-year period starting from April 1, 2023, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The service involves the removal of bodies for post-mortem examination and is categorised under "Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies" and "Funeral and related services". The contract covers 8 geographical lots across Dorset and suppliers are required to submit responses electronically before the deadline.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in funeral services, mortuary operations, and related services to compete for providing body removal services in various districts of Dorset. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable. The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, as the buying organisation, will oversee the contract that aims to support the Coroner's Service in Dorset. Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the detailed procurement documentation via the Council's electronic Tendering system, where further instructions and deadlines are provided for submission.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council seeks to appoint suppliers for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to HM Coroner for Dorset (the Coroner) for further investigation. The Council are appointed by Dorset County Council to be the 'relevant' local authority providing support for the Coroner's Service in Dorset. Once a death is reported, the Coroner takes control of the body and may arrange for its removal to a suitable location, including a mortuary, where the Coroner may authorise a post mortem examination to be carried out. The Coroner's officers and appointed officers of Dorset Police are authorised by the Coroner to instruct the Supplier to collect the body and transfer it to a suitable location. Where post mortem examination is required this will normally be conducted at Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary at Bournemouth East Cemetery, Gloucester Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 6JB (the Mortuary). Some post mortem examinations, particularly paediatric or other specialist examinations will be carried out at mortuaries located elsewhere outside Dorset with suitable arrangements put in place by the Coroner. This tender has been split into 8 different geographical lots across Dorset that are identified in the 'Appendix 1 - Coroners Removal Service Districts April 2023'. The Lots are: * Lot 1 - Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch * Lot 2 - Purbeck * Lot 3 - East Dorset * Lot 4 - Weymouth and Portland * Lot 5 - West Dorset * Lot 6 - North West Dorset * Lot 7 - North Dorset * Lot 8 - Dorchester The start date for the new framework of eight lots is 01 April 2023. The contract will be for a three-year period with the option to extend for a further year. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837bb95a-2d30-42ae-8723-50b80271d0b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | (A. G. DOWN TRADING AS) E. A. DODD & SON HONITON; A J WAKELY & SONS; AE JOLLIFFE & SON; TAPPER FUNERAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837bb95a-2d30-42ae-8723-50b80271d0b3
- 14 Nov 2022 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca52eb45-b563-4b14-8b22-4663f8e6701b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837bb95a-2d30-42ae-8723-50b80271d0b3
  16th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca52eb45-b563-4b14-8b22-4663f8e6701b
  14th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1e3c6928-1664-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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