Transportation of Deceased Persons

A Tender Notice
by SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
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Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
05 May 2025
Delivery
To 17 May 2028 (est.)
Deadline
02 Jun 2025 11:00

Concepts

Location

Throughout Scotland - Mainland and Islands

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Framework with multiple suppliers covering mainland and islands of Scotland. A service is required to uplift deceased persons from a locus and transport them to a designated mortuary, or transport between mortuaries or from a mortuary to a place of rest. The requirement for transportation is only in circumstances where there is a Police Scotland/COPFS investigation into the death. Non-suspicious deaths where a death certificate is issued or is anticipated will not form part of the requirement. The contract will incorporate the full requirement for transportation services for Police Scotland and the COPFS (Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service). Police Scotland will be the main point of contact for all enquiries & invoicing relating to the Framework. The Framework will be split into 2 Lots:- Lot 1: Reactive Journeys from Locus to Designated Mortuary or non-Designated Mortuary Lot 2: Planned Journeys between Designated Mortuaries, Non Designated Mortuaries and Designated Mortuaries, Places of Rest and Designated Mortuaries and Return Journeys Bothe lots will be further split into geographical regions with suppliers able to bid on the regions most suited to their business. The following transport services have been identified as forming part of the requirement: 1. ‘First Transport’ – Transport to Designated Mortuary 2. ‘Second Transport’ – Place of Rest or Designated Mortuary to Designated Mortuary 3. ‘Return Transport’ – Designated Mortuary to Local Jurisdiction or Mortuary

Lot Division

1 Reactive Journeys

Reactive Journeys from Locus to Designated Mortuary or non-Designated Mortuary. Each area may have different transport requirements in line with the geographic characteristics. The requirement for transportation is only in circumstances where there is a requirement for Police Scotland/COPFS investigation into the death. Non-suspicious deaths where a death certificate is issued or is anticipated will not form part of the requirement. Additional information: Each Lot will further divided into geographical Sub-Lots. A maximum of three Contractors shall be appointed for each geographical Sub-Lot. The Contractors will be ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Award Criteria
Service Delivery 25%
Staff Assigned to the Service 25%
Method Statement 1 15%
Method Statement 2 10%
Method Statement 3 10%
Community Benefits 5%
Fair Work Practises 5%
Sustainability 5%
price 50%
2 Planned Journeys

Planned journeys to transport deceased persons between Designated Mortuaries, Non Designated Mortuaries or Places of Rest. Each area covered by the contract may have different transport requirements in line with the geographic characteristics. The requirement for transportation is only in circumstances where there is a requirement for Police Scotland/COPFS investigation into the death. Non-suspicious deaths where a death certificate is issued or is anticipated will not form part of the requirement. Additional information: Each Lot will further divided into geographical Sub-Lots. A maximum of three Contractors shall be appointed for each geographical Sub-Lot. The Contractors will be ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Award Criteria
Service Delivery 35%
Staff assigned to carry out the service 35%
Method Statement 15%
Community Benefits 5%
Fair Work Practises 5%
Sustainability 5%
price 50%

Renewal Options

1 x 12 month extension available

CPV Codes

  • 98370000 - Funeral and related services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797617. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Contracting authorities have a legal and policy basis for incorporating community benefit requirements into their procurement process, these refer to public contracts, and will use Contracts to deliver wider social benefits such as: -Targeted recruitment and training (providing employment and training opportunities/apprenticeships). -SME and social enterprise development. -Community engagement. As part of the Technical Criteria, Tenders are required to provide an outline of all Community Benefits that can be offered in relation to the Contract. Please note any Community Benefits offered shall be monitored throughout the Contract period to ensure delivery. (SC Ref:797617) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=797617

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