Contract

Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023

  • Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
  • Dorset Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-033996

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-038414

Published 16 November 2023, 4:26pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

BCP Council Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue

Bournemouth

BH2 6DY

Contact

Procurement

Email

procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1202128989

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Buyer's address

www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

one.1) Name and addresses

Dorset Council

County Hall, Colliton Park

Dorchester

DT1 1XJ

Contact

Procurement

Email

dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1305221250

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Coroners Removal Service for Dorset 2023

Reference number

DN637450

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 98370000 - Funeral and related services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

BCP Council contract for the removal of bodies where a death has been referred to HM Coroner for Dorset (the Coroner) for further investigation.

The Council are appointed by Dorset Council to be the ‘relevant’ local authority providing support for the Coroner’s Service in Dorset.

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.

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).

This contract is split into 8 different geographical lots across Dorset. The Lots are:

• Lot 1 – Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch

• Lot 2 – Purbeck

• Lot 3 – East Dorset

• Lot 4 – Weymouth and Portland

• Lot 5 – West Dorset

• Lot 6 – North West Dorset

• Lot 7 – North Dorset

• Lot 8 – Dorchester

The start date for the framework is 01 April 2023. The contract will be for a three-year period

with the option to extend for a further year.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 – Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope and specification of the contract for Lot 1 is for suppliers to undertake:

a) the collection and transportation of all bodies within Lot 1 – Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, as shown on the map provided in the tender documents, to the required location of HM Coroner which will usually be to Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary in Bournemouth.

b) the collection and transportation of paediatric and other specialist cases directly to locations outside Dorset, and return.

c) the collection and transportation of organs, from the Mortuary to locations outside Dorset, and return.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 – Purbeck

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK25 - Dorset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the contract for Lot 2 is for suppliers to undertake:

a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 2 - Purbeck as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the HM Coroner which will usually be to Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary in Bournemouth (“the Mortuary”).

b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 – East Dorset

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK25 - Dorset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the contract for Lot 3 is for suppliers to undertake:

a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 3 - East Dorset as shown on the map to provided within the tender document to the required location of the HM Coroner which will usually be to Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary in Bournemouth (“the Mortuary”).

b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 – Weymouth and Portland

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK25 - Dorset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the contract for Lot 4 is for suppliers to undertake:

a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 4 — Weymouth and Portland as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the Coroner which will usually be to the Mortuary.

b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - West Dorset

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK25 - Dorset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the contract for Lot 5 is for suppliers to undertake:

a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 5 – West Dorset as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the Coroner which will usually be to the Mortuary.

b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6 – North West Dorset

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK25 - Dorset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the contract for Lot 6 is for suppliers to undertake:

a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 6 – North West Dorset as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the Coroner which will usually be to the Mortuary.

b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7 – North Dorset

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK25 - Dorset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the contract for Lot 7 is for suppliers to undertake:

a) the collection and transportation of bodies within Lot 7 – North Dorset as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the Coroner which will usually be to the Mortuary.

b) The Supplier will be responsible for bodies collected from the arrival at the location of death until delivery to the Mortuary.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4 years.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8 – Dorchester

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK25 - Dorset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope and specification of the contract for Lot 8 is for suppliers to undertake:

a) the collection and transportation of all bodies within Lot 8 – Dorchester, as shown on the map to provided within the tender documents, to the required location of the Coroner which will usually be to Holly Tree Lodge Public Mortuary in Bournemouth.

b) the collection and transportation of tissue samples for histology from the Mortuary Dorset County Hospital.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 40

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The length of the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend the contract for a further

year. Therefore, if all extension were taken, the full length of the contract would be for 4

years.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-032632


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

DN637450

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 – Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 March 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tapper & Son (Poole) Ltd

32-34 Parkstone Road

Poole

BH15 2PG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £304,980


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

DN637450

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 – Purbeck

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 March 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tapper & Son (Poole) Ltd

32-34 Parkstone Road

Poole

BH15 2PG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,820


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

DN637450

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3 – East Dorset

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 March 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

FC Douch & Son (Funerals) Ltd

7 Leigh Road

Wimborne

BH21 1AB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £90,364


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

DN637450

Lot No

4

Title

Lot 4 – Weymouth and Portland

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 March 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AJWakely and Sons Ltd

91 East Street

Bridport

DT6 3LB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK25 - Dorset
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £169,964


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

DN637450

Lot No

5

Title

Lot 5 - West Dorset

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 March 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A. G. Down Funeral Directors

66 South Street

Bridport

DT6 3NN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK25 - Dorset
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £72,010


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

DN637450

Lot No

6

Title

Lot 6 - North West Dorset

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 March 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AJWakely and Sons Ltd

91 East Street

Bridport

DT6 3LB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK25 - Dorset
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £29,884


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

DN637450

Lot No

7

Title

Lot 7 - North Dorset

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 March 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tapper & Son (Poole) Ltd

32-34 Parkstone Road

Poole

BH15 2PG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK25 - Dorset
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £54,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

DN637450

Lot No

8

Title

Lot 8 - Dorchester

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 March 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A. G. Down Funeral Directors

66 South Street

Bridport

DT6 3NN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK25 - Dorset
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £31,997


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The Royal Courts of Justice

Strand

London

WCA 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

In accordance with Regulation 86 (notices of decisions to award a contract), Regulation 87 (standstill period) and Regulations 91 (enforcement of duties through the Court) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

Bournemouth

BH2 6DY

Country

United Kingdom