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title: "ESCC JC Provision of Services to Remove Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner (Coroner Removals) - AWARD"
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# ESCC JC Provision of Services to Remove Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner (Coroner Removals) - AWARD

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c72fdc29-e9ef-4f72-84a4-be0fe418c41e

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, under SE Shared Services, has completed the award of a tender titled "ESCC JC Provision of Services to Remove Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner (Coroner Removals)". This procurement falls within the funeral and related services industry, specifically classified under CPV codes for funeral services and undertaking services. The contract period runs from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024, with an overall contract value of £373,285. The project involved appointing up to four contractors for body removal services across East Sussex, with services linked to various designated mortuaries, including The Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 6th November 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth primarily for businesses specialising in funeral and body removal services. Companies, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this a beneficial avenue to compete in due to the nature of the services being demand-driven. Interested contractors should have the capacity to manage logistical operations in sensitive environments and meet the specific needs of local authorities in the East Sussex region. The structured approach with multiple lots also allows for varied participation levels, enhancing prospects for diverse service providers to engage in this essential community service.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council is seeking to appoint up to four (4) contractors for the provision of body removal services in the County of East Sussex. The services are required where a death has been referred to H.M. Coroner, and the body is to be transported to a pre-designated mortuary for investigation. The Council has split the Services into four (4) Lots and bodies are to be removed and delivered to the designated mortuary for that Lot, as follows: o Lot 1: The Conquest Hospital in Hastings, TN37 7RD o Lot 2: Eastbourne District General Hospital, BN21 2UD o Lot 3: Woodvale mortuary in Brighton, BN2 3QB o Lot 4: Pembury hospital, TN2 4QJ Please note: This is a demand led contract. The contract value indicated is based on 2019/20 contract activity and subsequent spend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3526b2f9-2370-458f-be58-4991407d1167 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £373,285 |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CPJ FIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services
- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 08:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3526b2f9-2370-458f-be58-4991407d1167
- 1 Feb 2021 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3526b2f9-2370-458f-be58-4991407d1167

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3526b2f9-2370-458f-be58-4991407d1167
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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