---
title: "Coroners Ambulance Service 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a2"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-07"
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# Coroners Ambulance Service 2024

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a2

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is soliciting bids for the provision of the Coroners Ambulance Service in Suffolk, under the industry category of Funeral Services (CPV 98371000). The contract has an estimated value of £1,075,000 (exclusive of VAT) and is divided into three lots covering North Suffolk, Ipswich and East Suffolk, and Bury St Edmunds and West Suffolk. The procurement process is in the tender stage with a submission deadline of 12 December 2024 at 12 midday. The open procedure procurement method requires submissions to be made in writing, and the contract period will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028 with an optional two-year extension. The final date for submitting clarification questions is 21 November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral and ambulance services. Companies with skills in high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing, such as local funeral homes or private ambulance services, are well-positioned to bid, particularly those with experience in managing sensitive and urgent transportation services. With substantial contracts available in different geographical lots, both small and medium-sized enterprises could benefit, enhancing their service portfolio and expanding their client base through a contract with a valued public sector entity such as Suffolk County Council.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of the Coroners Ambulance ServiceThis opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS1,075,000 exclusive of VAT.The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 December 2024 @ 12 midday. Please note late returns will NOT be permittedThe deadline for clarification questions is 21 November 2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - North

Lot 1 - North - North Suffolk Area (see specification for full details)

Renewal: Optional 2 year extension

Lot 2 - East

Lot 2 - East - Ipswich and East suffolk

Renewal: 2 year optional extension

Lot 3 - West

Lot 3 - West - Bury St Edmunds and West Suffolk

Renewal: Optional 2 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036066-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,075,000 |
| Lots value | £1,075,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036066-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk
- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/

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