--- title: "LCC - Coroners Body Removals & Transfers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a7c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a7c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a7c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a7c6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-30" --- # LCC - Coroners Body Removals & Transfers Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a7c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a7c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a7c6.json) ## Summary The Lincolnshire County Council has completed a tender process for the procurement of funeral and related services entitled "LCC - Coroners Body Removals & Transfers". The services involve the collection and transfer of deceased individuals referred by the Coroner for investigation. The tender is divided into multiple lots based on geographical locations, with different contractors appointed for each area. The tender has been awarded to various suppliers, such as Lincolnshire Co-Operative Limited and R Arnold Funeral Service Ltd, for different lots in locations including Caistor, Louth, Skegness, and Horncastle. The tender process has been completed, and contracts have been signed with different suppliers. This procurement opportunity can be beneficial for businesses in the funeral and related service industry, particularly those experienced in cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies. The contracts have been awarded for specific geographical areas, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration for SMEs and large-scale suppliers. Businesses interested in focusing on environmentally friendly transportation methods, such as using electric vehicles, can find alignment with the Council's 'Green Masterplan' targeted at achieving a net zero carbon footprint by 2050. The tender process highlights a focus on quality criteria, with an emphasis on service quality and competitive pricing for interested bidders. ## Notice The services procured are the Collection and Transfer of deceased whose deaths are referred by the Coroner for investigation. This tender is divided and lotted by Geographical location and therefore there are 7 lots associated to Coroners Daily Removals/Collection and 5 lots associated to Coroners Post Mortem Transfer. Bidders should take care when completing the ITT documents. ### Lot Information Caistor, Louth, Skegness and Horncastle Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders. Renewal: A two year extension option is available. Lincoln Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders. Renewal: A two year extension option is available Gainsborough Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders. Renewal: A two year extension option is available Sleaford and Grantham Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders. Renewal: A two year extension option is available Boston Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders. Renewal: A two year extension option is available Spalding and Long Sutton Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders. Renewal: A two year extension option is available Bourne and Stamford Coroner's Daily Removals/Collections: The collection of the deceased from their place of death, or where the body lies, to the bidders chapel of rest, at the direction of the Coroner, the Coroner's Representative, or Police Officer. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders. Renewal: A two year extension option is available Caistor, Louth, Skegness and Horncastle Coroners Post Mortem Transfers: The transportation of the deceased from either a chapel of rest or hospital mortuary to the contracted mortuary for post mortem for the geographical lot(s) they represent. The Bidder shall take in to account the Council's 'Green Masterplan' which focuses on the Government's target for the UK to be "net zero carbon" by 2050. To reduce the Council's contribution to greenhouse gases, the Supplier shall take into account alternative means of transportation, such as using electric vehicles. Renewal: A two year extension option is available Lincoln Coroners Post Mortem Transfers: The transportation of the deceased from either a chapel of rest or hospital mortuary to the contracted mortuary for post mortem for the geographical lot(s) they represent. The Bidder shall take in to account the Council's 'Green Masterplan' which focuses on the Government's target for the UK to be "net zero carbon" by 2050. To reduce the Council's contribution to greenhouse gases, the Supplier shall take into account alternative means of transportation, such as using electric vehicles. Renewal: A two year extension option is available Gainsborough Coroners Post Mortem Transfers: The transportation of the deceased from either a chapel of rest or hospital mortuary to the contracted mortuary for post mortem for the geographical lot(s) they represent. The Bidder shall take in to account the Council's 'Green Masterplan' which focuses on the Government's target for the UK to be "net zero carbon" by 2050. To reduce the Council's contribution to greenhouse gases, the Supplier shall take into account alternative means of transportation, such as using electric vehicles. Renewal: A two year extension option is available Sleaford and Grantham Coroners Post Mortem Transfers: The transportation of the deceased from either a chapel of rest or hospital mortuary to the contracted mortuary for post mortem for the geographical lot(s) they represent. The Bidder shall take in to account the Council's 'Green Masterplan' which focuses on the Government's target for the UK to be "net zero carbon" by 2050. To reduce the Council's contribution to greenhouse gases, the Supplier shall take into account alternative means of transportation, such as using electric vehicles. Renewal: A two year extension option is available Boston, Spalding, Long Sutton, Bourne and Stamford Coroners Post Mortem Transfers: The transportation of the deceased from either a chapel of rest or hospital mortuary to the contracted mortuary for post mortem for the geographical lot(s) they represent. The Bidder shall take in to account the Council's 'Green Masterplan' which focuses on the Government's target for the UK to be "net zero carbon" by 2050. To reduce the Council's contribution to greenhouse gases, the Supplier shall take into account alternative means of transportation, such as using electric vehicles. Renewal: A two year extension option is available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025400-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 30 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,744,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,114,537 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN1 1YL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Carholme | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF3 Lincolnshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 8 | | Supplier names | CARR FUNERAL SERVICE; CARR FUNERAL SERVICES (BOSTON; CENTRAL ENGLAND CO-OPERATIVE; CLIFF BRADLEY & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS; LINCOLN AND COUNTY FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS; LINCOLNSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE; PAT COOK FUNERAL SERVICES; R ARNOLD FUNERAL SERVICE | ## 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 - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 30 Aug 2023 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025400-2023 - 23 Feb 2023 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005428-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/opportunities - https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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