Purpose

This report seeks approval to commence the procurement process for the provision of Coroner’s Funeral Director Removal Services across the Sefton, St Helens & Knowsley Coroner’s jurisdiction, with Sefton Council acting as the lead authority on behalf of the participating authorities.

Decision

Decision(s):

1. The approved tender process to find suitably competent and experienced providers to deliver a responsive and flexible service for the transport of deceased persons at Coroners request, to be published on The Chest using an Open Tender process, as outlined in the report, be noted.
2. It be authorised to the Head of Service of Corporate Services to award the Contracts resulting from the procurement process and any extension thereof, be noted.

Reasons for the recommendation:

The Procurement Strategy outlined within the report aims to ensure the engagement of suitably experienced providers who have demonstrated compliance with the Council’s statutory requirements, quality criteria and submitted an acceptable tender price for the service.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

N/A