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PAN3174 - Coroner's Collections in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL AND LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council have established a framework agreement titled "PAN3174 - Coroner's Collections in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland" for the removal, transportation, and storage of cadavers on behalf of HM Coroners. The framework, classified under the "Funeral and related services" category (CPV 98370000), will operate in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with a contract period spanning from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027, and it concluded with awards as of 29th January 2025. The agreement covers several geographic lots, including districts such as North West Leicestershire, Charnwood, Melton, Rutland, Harborough, Blaby, Hinckley & Bosworth, Oadby & Wigston, and Leicester City.

This tender offers significant opportunities for local businesses involved in funeral services, particularly those specialising in cadaver removal and transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. The contract has been awarded to well-established suppliers in the industry, including Central England Co-operative Limited, E.C. Gilbert Ltd also Trading as A Adkinson & Son, and G Seller Independent Funeral Directors. Businesses in the funeral services industry with relevant expertise and local knowledge are well-suited to compete in this framework, fostering business growth and providing essential services within their communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3174 - Coroner's Collections in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

Notice Description

Leicester City Council, working with Leicestershire County Council, has established a framework for the provision of the removal, transportation and storage of cadavers on behalf of the HM Coroners. The framework agreement is split into geographical lots, operating on a rota basis. The Framework is for two years, with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years. The maximum permitted term is 4 years. Lot 1 - North West Leicestershire District Awarded supplier: Central England Co-operative Limited Lot 2 - Charnwood Borough Awarded supplier: Central England Co-operative Limited Lot 3 - Melton Borough Awarded supplier: Central England Co-operative Limited Lot 4 - Rutland County Awarded supplier: Central England Co-operative Limited Lot 5 - Harborough District Awarded suppliers: Central England Co-operative Limited and A Adkinson & Son Lot 6 - Blaby District Awarded suppliers: Central England Co-operative Limited and G Seller Independent Funeral Directors Lot 7 - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Awarded suppliers: Central England Co-operative Limited and G Seller Independent Funeral Directors Lot 8 - Oadby & Wigston Awarded suppliers: Central England Co-operative Limited and A Adkinson & Son Lot 9 - Leicester City Awarded supplier: Central England Co-operative Limited

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-710f6777-4193-45c9-9ecc-38207c306e51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4a16d3-743a-43cd-8168-452ad89a0fa9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£544,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£544,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL AND LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CENTRAL ENGLAND CO-OPERATIVE

E.C. GILBERT LTD ALSO TRADING AS A ADKINSON & SON

G SELLER INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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