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title: "Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038414"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038414

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## Summary

The BCP Council has awarded the contract for the "Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023" to various suppliers in different geographical lots across Dorset. This service involves the removal of bodies under the jurisdiction of the Coroner for further investigation. The contract has been divided into 8 lots, each covering a specific area in Dorset. The framework is set to start on 1st April 2023 and will run for a three-year period with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement stage is "completed", and the status of the lots is "cancelled".

This tender for the "Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023" presents opportunities for funeral and related services businesses to provide body removal services across Dorset. Businesses capable of collecting, transporting, and handling bodies are well-suited to compete. The contract duration is three years with a possibility of extension, ensuring a stable service provision for the Coroner's operations. The buying organisation, BCP Council, is a key entity overseeing this procurement process, aiming to enhance the efficiency of the Coroner's Service in Dorset.

## Notice

BCP Council contract for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to HM Coroner for Dorset (the Coroner) for further investigation. The Council are appointed by Dorset Council to be the 'relevant' local authority providing support for the Coroner's Service in Dorset. Once a death is reported, the Coroner takes control of the body and may arrange for its removal to a suitable location, including a mortuary, where the Coroner may authorise a post mortem examination to be carried out. The Coroner's officers and appointed officers of Dorset Police are authorised by the Coroner to instruct the Supplier to collect the body and transfer it to a suitable location. Where post mortem examination is required this will normally be conducted at Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary at Bournemouth East Cemetery, Gloucester Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 6JB (the Mortuary). This contract is split into 8 different geographical lots across Dorset. The Lots are: * Lot 1 - Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch * Lot 2 - Purbeck * Lot 3 - East Dorset * Lot 4 - Weymouth and Portland * Lot 5 - West Dorset * Lot 6 - North West Dorset * Lot 7 - North Dorset * Lot 8 - Dorchester The start date for the framework is 01 April 2023. The contract will be for a three-year period with the option to extend for a further year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch

The scope and specification of the contract for Lot 1 is for suppliers to undertake: a) the collection and transportation of all bodies within Lot 1 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, as shown on the map provided in the tender documents, to the required location of HM Coroner which will usually be to Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary in Bournemouth. b) the collection and transportation of paediatric and other specialist cases directly to locations outside Dorset, and return. c) the collection and transportation of organs, from the Mortuary to locations outside Dorset, and return.

Options: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Renewal: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Lot 2 - Purbeck

The scope of the contract for Lot 2 is for suppliers to undertake: a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 2 - Purbeck as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the HM Coroner which will usually be to Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary in Bournemouth ("the Mortuary"). b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary.

Options: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Renewal: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Lot 3 - East Dorset

The scope of the contract for Lot 3 is for suppliers to undertake: a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 3 - East Dorset as shown on the map to provided within the tender document to the required location of the HM Coroner which will usually be to Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary in Bournemouth ("the Mortuary"). b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary

Options: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Renewal: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Lot 4 - Weymouth and Portland

The scope of the contract for Lot 4 is for suppliers to undertake: a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 4 -- Weymouth and Portland as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the Coroner which will usually be to the Mortuary. b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary.

Options: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Renewal: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Lot 5 - West Dorset

The scope of the contract for Lot 5 is for suppliers to undertake: a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 5 - West Dorset as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the Coroner which will usually be to the Mortuary. b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary.

Options: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Renewal: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Lot 6 - North West Dorset

The scope of the contract for Lot 6 is for suppliers to undertake: a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 6 - North West Dorset as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the Coroner which will usually be to the Mortuary. b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary.

Options: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Renewal: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Lot 7 - North Dorset

The scope of the contract for Lot 7 is for suppliers to undertake: a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 7 - North Dorset as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the Coroner which will usually be to the Mortuary. b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary.

Options: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Renewal: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Lot 8 - Dorchester

The scope and specification of the contract for Lot 8 is for suppliers to undertake: a) the collection and transportation of all bodies within Lot 8 - Dorchester, as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the Coroner which will usually be to Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary in Bournemouth. b) the collection and transportation of tissue samples for histology from the Mortuary Dorset County Hospital.

Options: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

Renewal: The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033996-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £799,019 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset, TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | A. G. DOWN FUNERAL DIRECTORS; AJWAKELY AND SONS; FC DOUCH & SON (FUNERALS; TAPPER & SON (POOLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033996-2023
- 17 Nov 2022 at 12:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032632-2022
- 14 Nov 2022 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032174-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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