--- title: "ESCC JS Coroner's Removal Services on behalf of HM Coroner for East Sussex" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d476dd79-4dfe-4605-a4ac-f3a7021970ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d476dd79-4dfe-4605-a4ac-f3a7021970ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d476dd79-4dfe-4605-a4ac-f3a7021970ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d476dd79-4dfe-4605-a4ac-f3a7021970ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2016-12-22" --- # ESCC JS Coroner's Removal Services on behalf of HM Coroner for East Sussex Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d476dd79-4dfe-4605-a4ac-f3a7021970ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d476dd79-4dfe-4605-a4ac-f3a7021970ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d476dd79-4dfe-4605-a4ac-f3a7021970ea.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council, through SE Shared Services, is inviting tenders for the provision of body removal services on behalf of HM Coroner for East Sussex. The procurement, identified as ESCC JS Coroner's Removal Services, involves up to four contractors and is categorised under "Undertaking services". The tender is currently in the open stage of procurement, with the deadline for submissions set for 4 February 2017. Services will be required across four geographical lots, encompassing designated hospitals and mortuaries throughout East Sussex. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run until 31 March 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistical and transportation services, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive situations, such as body removal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in offering secure and efficient transport to designated facilities would benefit from this contract. Businesses should consider the potential for collaborative bids, as the Council allows the submission of joint contract proposals across all lots, thus maximising service provision and enhancing their chances of winning the tender. ## Notice East Sussex County Council ('the 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 Services'). This procurement exercise ('Procurement') aims to meet the requirements of the Coroners Act 1988 in respect of bodies coming under the jurisdiction of the East Sussex Coroner. The Council has split the Services into four lots ('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 Post codes included in the geographical area under each Lot: Lot 1: TN5 7, TN19, TN31, TN32, TN33, TN34, TN35, TN37, TN38, TN39, TN40 Lot 2: TN21 9, BN20, BN21, BN22, BN23, BN24, BN26, BN27, BN25 4 Lot 3: BN25 1, BN25 2, BN25 3, BN9, BN10, BN7, BN8, BN6 8 Lot 4: TN21 0, TN21 8, TN20, TN5 6, TN3 9, TN7, RH18, TN6, TN22 Bidders may, subject to meeting the Council's Specification of Requirements (as set out in Schedule 4 of the Tender Documents), submit up to ONE alternative submission whereby all four (4) Lots are offered as a joint contract ('Package Bid). Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4334109c-f729-486e-a15c-ddb3b8cd4363 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98371200 - Undertaking services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2016 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4334109c-f729-486e-a15c-ddb3b8cd4363 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4334109c-f729-486e-a15c-ddb3b8cd4363 3rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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