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title: "Coroners Removal Service (Dorset)"
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# Coroners Removal Service (Dorset)

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cda1d608-934a-434c-b6cc-0bb21463f09b

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## Summary

Bournemouth Borough Council is currently at the award stage of the procurement process for the "Coroners Removal Service (Dorset)." This contract, classified under post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies, encompasses the removal of bodies referred to HM Coroner for further investigation in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The new contracts are set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run for a period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and interested suppliers were required to submit responses by 16th January 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services and related sectors, particularly those capable of handling body removals and transportation for post-mortem examinations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral industry, especially those based in the South West of England, would be well-suited to compete, as the contract is tailored for firms capable of providing high-quality, sensitive services to support local authorities in their duties related to coroner investigations.

## Notice

The Council seeks to appoint suppliers for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to H M Coroner for Dorset for further investigation. Bournemouth Borough Council has been appointed by Dorset County Council and the Borough of Poole to be the 'relevant' local authority providing support for the Coroner's Service in Dorset. Once a death is reported to the Coroner, H M Coroner takes control of the body and may arrange for its removal to a suitable location, including a Mortuary, where the Coronor may authorise a post mortem examination to be carried out. The Coroners Officers and Officers of Dorset Police are authorised by the Coronor 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. Some post mortem examinations, particularly paediatric or other specialist examinations will be carried out at mortuaries located elsewhere outside Dorset. Within the contract is the transportation of organs and tissue samples for histology to locations as directed by the Coroner. The start date for the new contracts is 1st April 2019 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 Borough 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. 'A notice was sent to the European Journal regarding this opportunity on 03/12/2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee46725-4e18-4b7c-b10d-fa66ca5bd9d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £855,000 |
| 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 BOROUGH 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | A J WAKELY & SONS; AE JOLLIFFE & SON; JAMES SMITH FUNERAL DIRECTORS; TAPPER FUNERAL SERVICE; THE SOUTHERN COOPERATIVE |

## 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

- 29 Mar 2019 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee46725-4e18-4b7c-b10d-fa66ca5bd9d1
- 3 Dec 2018 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c474e4c-6cc5-442a-ad1b-53e7632581d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee46725-4e18-4b7c-b10d-fa66ca5bd9d1
  29th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c474e4c-6cc5-442a-ad1b-53e7632581d2
  3rd December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9f41dc99-85e9-e811-80ef-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents:

## Notice URLs

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

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