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title: "Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner - Area 7 Norwich"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0455b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-25"
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# Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner - Area 7 Norwich

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0455b2

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has completed the award of a services contract for the Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner in Norwich (Area 7). The initial contract period is 2 years, with a possible 1-year extension. The contract has been awarded to Dignity Funerals trading as Gordon Barber Funeral Directors. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract value is GBP 150,000. The Council's main procurement category is services, with a focus on undertaking services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the funeral services industry to provide removal and storage services for bodies in Norwich. Companies with experience in undertaking services, especially in the investigation and post mortem examination of deaths, would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should consider the quality and cost criteria specified in the tender award, with a 60% emphasis on quality and 40% on price in the evaluation process.

## Notice

His Majesty's Coroners are involved in the investigation of any sudden or suspicious death. Under these circumstances, and by law, a post mortem examination may be undertaken to determine the cause of death. Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of services for the removal of bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner for Norfolk.The contract is for one area (Area 7) covering Norwich.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of services for the removal of bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner for Norfolk. His Majesty's Coroners are involved in the investigation of any sudden or suspicious death. Under these circumstances, and by law, a post mortem examination may be undertaken to determine the cause of death. The contract is for one area (Area 7) covering Norwich. The initial term of the contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. Additional information: Please note the value is an estimate based on a value of PS50,000 per year. This value may increase or decrease dependent on need.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by 12 months as the Councils discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019390-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGNITY FUNERALS TRADING AS GORDON BARBER FUNERAL DIRECTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019390-2024
- 29 Apr 2024 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013712-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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