Published date: 17 May 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 26 June 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Funeral and related services - 98370000

  • Undertaking services - 98371200

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£200,000

Procurement reference

BFDMDC001-DN263343-20299861

Published date

17 May 2017

Closing date

26 June 2017

Contract start date

16 July 2017

Contract end date

2 July 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

There will be a requirement for a service provider/s to undertake approximately 2000 patient removals within the financial year. It is expected that the company: • Have at least one vehicle suitable in carrying up to four deceased patients and other suitable vehicles and staff available to fulfill this contract. • Have at least five refrigerated storage spaces available for use by the HM Coroner • Transfers only those that require post mortem to the Public and Forensic mortuary in Bradford. • Must tag bodies immediately on arrival with the correct information • Must be prepared to allow the family nominated Funeral Director or their representatives on to the service provider/s site to collect the deceased when appropriate where permissions have been granted by the Coroners Officer should the patient not require a post mortem. Please note that sites will be inspected prior to an award of contract. This will include identifying the availability of refrigerated space, accessibility, fabric of the building and vehicles and number of staff available.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Russell Brewood

Address

Britannia House
Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1274434623

Email

russell.brewood@bradford.gov.uk

Website

http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc