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title: "Mortuary Services - Body Storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029d1a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-07"
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# Mortuary Services - Body Storage

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d1a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Mortuary Services - Body Storage" is being conducted by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, with a focus on funeral and related services. This tender is active and is aimed at providing mortuary provisions for the coronial district of Greater Manchester South, which includes the boroughs of Stockport, Trafford, and Tameside. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 26 July 2021, with the award period beginning on 27 July 2021. The method of procurement is open, which allows for wider participation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the funeral and related services industry, particularly those capable of providing mortuary facilities and transportation services. Providers who can efficiently meet the critical logistical requirements of body storage and transportation, while ensuring high standards of quality and social value, will be well-suited to compete. Companies interested in contributing their services should prepare to demonstrate their capacity to comply with the specifications outlined by the Stockport Council.

## Notice

This tender process was conducted in order to procure the delivery of mortuary provision in relation to Stockport community deaths to the coronial district of Greater Manchester South. The coronial district of Greater Manchester South, covers the three boroughs of Stockport, Trafford and Tameside. Stockport Council currently coordinates the resources to deliver the service on behalf of the three authorities. It is expected that the service will be delivered to the coronial district of Greater Manchester South, although the contract will be with Stockport Council as the lead authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide a public mortuary within the Coroner's jurisdictional area where bodies can be stored and accessed as is deemed appropriate for the effective running of the Coroners service. The mortuary should be appropriately equipped and able to meet anticipated demand. Provide a reliable and timely body transportation service between the proposed mortuary and Tameside General Hospital, or another location as required by the Coroner, for Post Mortem/Autopsy purposes. It is essential that bodies be transported as a result of an instruction that is issued up to 4pm Mon-Fri, to ensure post mortems can be completed in a timely manner.

Renewal: 48 months extension allowed in 12 month increments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024978-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 07:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024978-2021
- 25 Jun 2021 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014507-2021
- 18 Mar 2021 at 16:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005545-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/
- https://www.stockport.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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