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title: "Repatriation Services"
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published: "2018-02-23"
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# Repatriation Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfb4a8e3-a767-4826-954d-e53d13ec5a32

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to establish a contract for worldwide repatriation services, specifically targeting the provision of specialist services in the event of major incidents resulting in mass fatalities involving deceased Armed Forces personnel and other entitled individuals. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been published on 31 January 2018. The contract, classified under funeral services (CPV code: 98371000), is set to commence on 1 March 2018, with an initial term of 24 months, extendable by an additional 24 months. The tender was conducted via an open procedure and the contracting authority is located in Gloucester, England.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in repatriation and funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specialised requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence. Companies equipped to handle sensitive and large-scale logistics will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this process could lead to long-term supplier relationships with the Ministry, especially given the nature of the framework agreement, which is exclusive to a single operator for the specified duration.

## 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 period of 24 months including the option for the Authority to extend for up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e94823e-6230-4ff3-aec9-4b039cab3351 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| 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

- 23 Feb 2018 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e94823e-6230-4ff3-aec9-4b039cab3351
- 31 Jan 2018 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12dce33f-3f10-4239-a05f-0389be5935dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e94823e-6230-4ff3-aec9-4b039cab3351
  23rd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12dce33f-3f10-4239-a05f-0389be5935dd
  31st January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e9cc9cc-ba1b-4597-b10f-03451a0ff481
  Tender Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06923efc-5d65-455f-ba57-f60cf0e56354
  Contract Documents

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