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title: "Repatriation Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f41fc319-09c5-49ff-8222-13b1d84da3b0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER"
published: "2017-12-04"
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# Repatriation Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f41fc319-09c5-49ff-8222-13b1d84da3b0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Repatriation Services", which falls under the funeral services category. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 9th January 2018. The services are required for the South West region of the United Kingdom, and any resulting contract will be a framework agreement awarded to a single operator for an initial period of 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those capable of delivering repatriation services on a global scale, including during major incidents involving mass fatalities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are equipped to handle sensitive and specialised operations in a crisis situation would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to long-term engagement with a critical government department.

## 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 contract period of 24 months including an option for the Authority to extend for up to a further 24 months. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Gloucester: Funeral services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a6beef-c768-479d-971d-4b20fda5c543 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2017 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a6beef-c768-479d-971d-4b20fda5c543

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a6beef-c768-479d-971d-4b20fda5c543
  4th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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