Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc2-944c-72e8-807f-07f0e9e1dd3f/coroners-removal-service-for-dorset-2023 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023 [Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-council) Estimated value £1,000,000 Published 14 Nov 2022 Deadline Closed 14 Dec 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council seeks to appoint suppliers for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to HM Coroner for Dorset (the Coroner) for further investigation.\\r \\r The Council are appointed by Dorset County Council to be the 'relevant' local authority providing support for the Coroner's Service in Dorset.\\r \\r Once a death is reported, the Coroner takes control of the body and may arrange for its removal to a suitable location, including a mortuary, where the Coroner may authorise a post mortem examination to be carried out. The Coroner's officers and appointed officers of Dorset Police are authorised by the Coroner to instruct the Supplier to collect the body and transfer it to a suitable location.\\r \\r Where post mortem examination is required this will normally be conducted at Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary at Bournemouth East Cemetery, Gloucester Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 6JB (the Mortuary). \\r \\r Some post mortem examinations, particularly paediatric or other specialist examinations will be carried out at mortuaries located elsewhere outside Dorset with suitable arrangements put in place by the Coroner.\\r \\r This tender has been split into 8 different geographical lots across Dorset that are identified in the 'Appendix 1 - Coroners Removal Service Districts April 2023'. The Lots are:\\r \\r • Lot 1 - Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch\\r • Lot 2 - Purbeck\\r • Lot 3 - East Dorset\\r • Lot 4 - Weymouth and Portland\\r • Lot 5 - West Dorset\\r • Lot 6 - North West Dorset\\r • Lot 7 - North Dorset\\r • Lot 8 - Dorchester\\r \\r The start date for the new framework of eight lots is 01 April 2023. The contract will be for a three-year period with the option to extend for a further year.\\r Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council's electronic Tendering system [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) please contact the Council using the contact details provided. Read full description ## CPV classification Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/975f9a0b-9a12-431a-babd-43b5cb004f92) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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