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title: "Framework Agreement for Provision of Body Conveying"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c383"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-05"
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# Framework Agreement for Provision of Body Conveying

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c383

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Northumberland County Council involves the awarding of a Framework Agreement for the provision of body conveying services, classified under "Other community, social and personal services". The procurement was initiated under an open procedure, allowing suppliers to tender for the lots designated for the areas of West Northumberland and South East Northumberland. Key dates include the award on 30 January 2020, with the contracts valued at £80,000 each. This tender is categorized within the services industry and takes place within the UKC2 region.

This Framework Agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the funeral services sector, particularly those equipped with appropriate transport and logistics capabilities for body conveying. Companies that demonstrate quality service delivery, effective staff management, and sensitivity to ethical and religious beliefs will find themselves well-suited to compete. As the contract allows for future extensions, businesses can establish long-term partnerships with the council, thereby enhancing their growth prospects within the local community.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council have awarded a Framework Agreement of suitable providers to carry out the provision of body conveying. When a death occurs, and it is reportable to HM Coroner, there is a requirement to arrange for the deceased to be conveyed from the place of death to an appropriate mortuary facility, or other such location as authorised by HM Coroner or their representative, pending a post-mortem examination. The Framework Agreement has been awarded in the following lots in order to cover certain areas of Northumberland: Framework Lots: Lot 3 - West Northumberland Lot 4 - South East Northumberland

### Lot Information

West Northumberland

The services are required for the area of West Northumberland. Northumberland County Council have awarded a Framework Agreement of suitable providers to carry out the provision of body conveying. When a death occurs, and it is reportable to HM Coroner, there is a requirement to arrange for the deceased to be conveyed from the place of death to an appropriate mortuary facility, or other such location as authorised by HM Coroner or their representative, pending a post-mortem examination.

Options: Option to extended by a further 2 x 12 month periods.

South East Northumberland

The services are required for the area of South East Northumberland. Northumberland County Council have awarded a Framework Agreement of suitable providers to carry out the provision of body conveying. When a death occurs, and it is reportable to HM Coroner, there is a requirement to arrange for the deceased to be conveyed from the place of death to an appropriate mortuary facility, or other such location as authorised by HM Coroner or their representative, pending a post-mortem examination.

Options: Option to extended by a further 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015376-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALL SEASONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS; GO AS YOU PLEASE FUNERALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015376-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:203686-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.allseasonsindependentfuneraldirectors.co.uk/
- https://www.goasyouplease.com/
- https://www.northumberland.gov.uk

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