Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Police Authority
1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1786895668
E-mail: lesley.quirk2@scotland.police.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.spa.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Transportation of Deceased Persons
Reference number: PROC-24-2705
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98370000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Reactive Journeys
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98370000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland - Mainland and Islands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.14) 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).
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Planned Journeys
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98370000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland - Mainland and islands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.14) 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).
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
17/04/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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=789924.
(SC Ref:789924)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/02/2025