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title: "Repatriation Services"
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# Repatriation Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4b0ea6f-91a8-43ba-8aa6-436dd12c1b44

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "Repatriation Services" under the category of funeral services. This procurement process was initiated as an open tender and concluded successfully with an award made on 6th February 2018. The total value of the contract amounts to £9,800,000, covering a period from 1st March 2018 to 29th February 2020, with a potential extension of 24 months. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the awarded contract going to Albin International Repatriation Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repatriation services, particularly those equipped to handle major incidents involving mass fatalities. Companies that can navigate the complexities of international repatriation processes, especially those with experience in the funeral services sector, would be ideally suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. With a significant budget allocated and a long-term contract in place, potential suppliers should consider aligning their offerings to meet the needs outlined by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence has a requirement for worldwide repatriation services including the provision of specialist services in the event of a major incident resulting in mass fatalities, for deceased Armed Forces and other entitled personnel. Any resultant contract will be a framework agreement with a single operator, which will not be open to other purchasers, and will be for an initial contract period of 24 months including an option for the Authority to extend for up to a further 24 months. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Gloucester: Funeral services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e61e0b0-887c-47b1-8573-f7f2db183154 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,800,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 1HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Innsworth |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALBIN INTERNATIONAL REPATRIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2018 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e61e0b0-887c-47b1-8573-f7f2db183154

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e61e0b0-887c-47b1-8573-f7f2db183154
  17th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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