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title: "The Provision of Coroner's Collection of Bodies for Sheffield"
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# The Provision of Coroner's Collection of Bodies for Sheffield

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1c7572e-d0dd-4401-936f-bdb3ee5fed8f

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council is seeking tenders for "The Provision of Coroner's Collection of Bodies for Sheffield", classified under post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies. This procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15 January 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 February 2021 and will last until 31 January 2024, with an indicative volume of around 1,000 bodies to be transported annually from the Sheffield area. The estimated value of the contract is £100,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in mortuary services, transportation, and medical supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate high professional standards in health, safety, and hygiene while maintaining the dignity and respect of the deceased will be well-suited to compete for this contract. This is a chance for businesses to engage with the public sector, enhancing their profiles and potentially securing long-term partnerships.

## Notice

The Coroner for South Yorkshire (West) is an independent Judicial Officer dealing with around 3,200 reported deaths per year in accordance with the Terms of the Coroner's Act 1988. The Medico-Legal Centre Mortuary is licensed under the Human Tissue Act 2004 and operates in compliance with the Human Tissue Authority standards. Service Providers responsible for transporting the deceased on behalf of the HM Coroner will be expected to operate to the highest Professional Standards of Health, Safety and Hygiene, maintaining the security of the bodies in their care and treating the deceased with dignity and respect at all times. The number of bodies to be transported will vary from year to year but indicative numbers are 1000 for the Sheffield area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c991e40-7478-49a3-87db-a10cee59f6bb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2020 at 16:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c991e40-7478-49a3-87db-a10cee59f6bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c991e40-7478-49a3-87db-a10cee59f6bb
  15th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=60fede69-f43e-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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