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title: "664/2017CED Transportation of Bodies to Public Mortuaries"
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# 664/2017CED Transportation of Bodies to Public Mortuaries

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc83764e-9d3e-4b76-8218-9eda12200f6b

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## Summary

The Croydon Council is procuring services for the "Transportation of Bodies to Public Mortuaries" under the title “664/2017CED.” This procurement is classified under the funeral and related services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £308,000 for a four-year framework agreement starting from June 1, 2018, and ending on May 31, 2022. Interested parties had until March 26, 2018, to submit their bids via an open procurement method, allowing bidders to apply for one or both of the two geographical Lots created for this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the funeral services sector to expand their service offerings. Businesses equipped to manage transportation logistics and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those familiar with the operational requirements of public mortuaries. With the potential for a long-term agreement, successful bidders can establish ongoing relationships with local councils and potentially increase their visibility and client base in the healthcare and public service sectors.

## Notice

The London Borough of Croydon (The Council) is seeking on behalf of Southern District of Greater London Coroners Area to award a Framework Agreement for the Transportation of Bodies to the Public Mortuaries. The Southern District of Greater London Coroners is made up of the London Borough of Bromley, London Boroughof Bexley, London Borough of Croydon and the London Borough of Sutton.The Framework will consist of two Lots based on Geographical location. Lot 1 will cover the Western Boundary of Croydon and Sutton and Lot 2 will cover the Eastern Boundary of Bromley and Bexley. Each Lot will be awarded to a single Service Provider. The Successful Service Provider (s) will be expected to enter into a Framework Agreement with the Council .Tenderers can apply for one or both Lots. The Framework Agreement and resultant Call-Off Contracts will be for a term of 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62512f47-a4e1-4547-9d1a-37e819dc119d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £308,000 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWLAND BROTHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2018 at 11:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62512f47-a4e1-4547-9d1a-37e819dc119d
- 21 Feb 2018 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62512f47-a4e1-4547-9d1a-37e819dc119d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62512f47-a4e1-4547-9d1a-37e819dc119d
  21st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=95a61426-8a15-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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