--- title: "Framework for Deceased Patient Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc65f79e-16e2-46b9-9846-6d47597ac684" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc65f79e-16e2-46b9-9846-6d47597ac684" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc65f79e-16e2-46b9-9846-6d47597ac684.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc65f79e-16e2-46b9-9846-6d47597ac684.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-17" --- # Framework for Deceased Patient Transport Services Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc65f79e-16e2-46b9-9846-6d47597ac684 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc65f79e-16e2-46b9-9846-6d47597ac684) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc65f79e-16e2-46b9-9846-6d47597ac684.json) ## Summary The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking tender proposals for a Framework for Deceased Patient Transport Services, with an estimated value of £200,000. This procurement falls under the ‘Funeral and related services’ category and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender period is open until 26th June 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 16th July 2017 and run until 2nd July 2018. The service provider must operate in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom and be equipped to handle the transport of deceased patients, including having suitable vehicles and refrigerated storage spaces for the HM Coroner's use. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the funeral services and logistics sectors, particularly those with experience in patient transport and handling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the requisite facilities and staffing capabilities would be well-suited to compete, as they can demonstrate the necessary compliance with the specifications laid out in the tender. Companies should be prepared for a site inspection prior to contract award to verify their operational readiness and adherence to the outlined requirements. ## Notice There will be a requirement for a service provider/s to undertake approximately 2000 patient removals within the financial year. It is expected that the company: * Have at least one vehicle suitable in carrying up to four deceased patients and other suitable vehicles and staff available to fulfill this contract. * Have at least five refrigerated storage spaces available for use by the HM Coroner * Transfers only those that require post mortem to the Public and Forensic mortuary in Bradford. * Must tag bodies immediately on arrival with the correct information * Must be prepared to allow the family nominated Funeral Director or their representatives on to the service provider/s site to collect the deceased when appropriate where permissions have been granted by the Coroners Officer should the patient not require a post mortem. Please note that sites will be inspected prior to an award of contract. This will include identifying the availability of refrigerated space, accessibility, fabric of the building and vehicles and number of staff available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e515e70-2286-4643-abab-6b09626e5a75 | | 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 | 17 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jul 2017 - 2 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371200 - Undertaking services ## Release History - 17 May 2017 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e515e70-2286-4643-abab-6b09626e5a75 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e515e70-2286-4643-abab-6b09626e5a75 17th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5f2c8f5e-e33a-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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