--- title: "ESCC JC Provision of Services to Remove Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner (Coroner Removals)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd81e145-12de-41fe-a95e-60ca339adecb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd81e145-12de-41fe-a95e-60ca339adecb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd81e145-12de-41fe-a95e-60ca339adecb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd81e145-12de-41fe-a95e-60ca339adecb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2020-10-02" --- # ESCC JC Provision of Services to Remove Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner (Coroner Removals) Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd81e145-12de-41fe-a95e-60ca339adecb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd81e145-12de-41fe-a95e-60ca339adecb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd81e145-12de-41fe-a95e-60ca339adecb.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council, represented by SE Shared Services, is currently seeking to appoint up to four contractors for the "Provision of Services to Remove Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner". This tender, classified under the industry category of "Funeral and related services", is taking place in East Sussex, with a procurement method described as an open procedure above threshold. The tender period will close on 6th November 2020, and the resulting contract is set to commence from 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2024. Services encompass body removals from designated locations, including The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services and body removal, particularly those capable of managing logistics across multiple locations in the East Sussex area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement supports their participation in the tender process. Companies with experience in undertaking services will likely find their capabilities align with the requirements outlined in the tender, making this a viable avenue for business growth in the funeral service sector. ## Notice East Sussex County 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 Council has split the Services into four (4) 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 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2966c1b-0771-4b86-bd0f-15baa44b0d62 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371000 - Funeral services - 98371200 - Undertaking services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2020 at 08:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2966c1b-0771-4b86-bd0f-15baa44b0d62 - 1 Oct 2020 at 09:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2966c1b-0771-4b86-bd0f-15baa44b0d62 - 1 Oct 2020 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2966c1b-0771-4b86-bd0f-15baa44b0d62 - 1 Oct 2020 at 09:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2966c1b-0771-4b86-bd0f-15baa44b0d62 - 1 Oct 2020 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2966c1b-0771-4b86-bd0f-15baa44b0d62 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2966c1b-0771-4b86-bd0f-15baa44b0d62 2nd October 2020 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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