HCC - 09/23 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for the provision of a Body Removal Service for Hertfordshire County Council

The current contract expires on the December 30th 2024 The County Council will enter in to a contract with a suitable service provider for a four year term to carry out a Removals of Dead Bodies for the Senior Coroner and Assistant Coroners for Hertfordshire who operate within the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The Supplier will be expected to work in partnership with police, NHS trusts, Coroner Service and other stakeholders including the bereaved.The contract shall be awarded for four years with the option to extend the contract for up to two further years.Within this period, it is expected that the provider maintains service standards and regularly reviews practices to ensure best value and consistency and recognise changing trends/technologies that may enhance the service. The contract manager will closely monitor the performance of the provider against the specification to ensure the provision is consistent.