--- title: "Coroners removals - Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0402e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0402e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0402e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0402e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-22" --- # Coroners removals - Market Engagement Event Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0402e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0402e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0402e4.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council is planning a tender for the provision of a Coroners Removal Service for Berkshire. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2024. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a contractor for the removal of bodies referred to H.M. Coroner for Berkshire. A pre-tender engagement presentation is scheduled for Tuesday 17th October to provide more information about the service and the procurement process. This tender by the Reading Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the community, social, and personal services sector to compete for a contract in coroners removal services. Companies offering removal and transportation services for bodies within Berkshire and occasionally across the UK may find this tender particularly suited for business growth. The contract is divided into four geographical service areas within Berkshire, requiring a 24/7 service provision. ## Notice CORONERS REMOVAL CONTRACT FOR BERKSHIRE Reading Borough Council, on behalf of H.M. Coroner for Berkshire, will shortly be initiating a procurement process for the provision of a Coroners Removal Service for Berkshire. The contract(s) is due to commence on 1st April 2024.The purpose of this tender is to appoint a contractor(s) for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to H.M. Coroner for Berkshire for further investigation. The service is holding a pre-tender engagement presentation on Tuesday 17th October between 10:00 and 12:00 via Microsoft Teams. You will be able to learn more about the service, the contract and the procurement process. If you are interested in attending the TEAMS event please contact Principal Coroner's Officer, Rhiannon.charnock@reading.gov.uk.To register in advance of the tender publication to Reading's e-Procurement Portal "INTEND" please click on this link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc ### Lot Information Lot 1 CORONERS REMOVAL CONTRACT FOR BERKSHIRE Reading Borough Council, on behalf of H.M. Coroner for Berkshire, will shortly be initiating a procurement process for the provision of a Coroners Removal Service for Berkshire. The contract(s) is due to commence on 1st April 2024.The purpose of this tender is to appoint a contractor(s) for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to H.M. Coroner for Berkshire for further investigation. Reading Borough Council is lead authority for the Coroners Service in Berkshire on behalf of the six unitary authorities of Bracknell Forest Borough Council, Reading Borough Council, Slough Borough Council, West Berkshire Council, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council. The scope of the services to be provided will include the removal and transportation of bodies to designated mortuaries both within the Royal County of Berkshire and occasional long distance transfers within the UK and also from other funeral directors. The contract will be divided into four geographical service areas covering the Berkshire area and the successful contractor(s) must be able to provide a 24 hour, 365 days a year service.The service is holding a pre-tender engagement presentation on Tuesday 17th October between 10:00 and 12:00 via Microsoft Teams. You will be able to learn more about the service, the contract and the procurement process. If you are interested in attending the TEAMS event please contact Principal Coroner's Officer, Rhiannon.charnock@reading.gov.uk.To register in advance of the tender publication to Reading's e-Procurement Portal "INTEND" please click on this link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027994-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 22 Sep 2023 at 08:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027994-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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