---
title: "Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons (Orkney)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674975"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-11-25"
---

# Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons (Orkney)

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674975

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Police Authority for the "Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons (Orkney)", is categorised under public order and safety services. The contract, now complete, was based in Orkney and was awarded on 29 June 2021 with a total value of £100,000. This limited procurement method was used following an open tender procedure due to no suitable bids being received for the Orkney area. The contract was awarded to John G. Corse Funeral Director Ltd, who successfully submitted a complete bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local funeral service providers and SMEs that specialise in transportation and associated services. Businesses capable of providing reliable and sensitive uplift and transportation solutions for deceased individuals will find this contract fitting. Given the nature of the services, firms with experience in public sector contracts and compliance with regulatory standards in the funeral industry will be particularly well-suited to participate in future procurement opportunities of this nature.

## Notice

Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons (Orkney)

### Procurement Information

Following open tender procedure, no bids were received for the Orkney area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433950 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN G. CORSE FUNERAL DIRECTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433950

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433950
  Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons (Orkney) - Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons (Orkney)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674975

## Provenance

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