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Contract for the removal of bodies where death has been referred to HM Coroner

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2025 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the removal of bodies where death has been referred to HM Coroner." This procurement is categorised under funeral services and involves servicing the Northampton area with postal code NN1 1ED. This process reached the award stage, with Cooksleys Independent Funeral Services Ltd being the selected supplier. The procurement followed an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring competitive bidding. The contract, valued at £340,000, commenced on 13 September 2023 and will last until 12 September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, especially those specialising in funeral services or related fields. The contract's substantial duration and value provide a stable revenue stream for businesses that can meet the service requirements within the Northampton area. Companies with a strong operational base in the region and capabilities in funeral services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, potentially leading to further growth and expansion into public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the removal of bodies where death has been referred to HM Coroner

Notice Description

CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL OF BODIES WHERE DEATH HAS BEEN REFERRED TO H.M. CORONER

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-806dbec6-a492-4b2a-9909-537d55860c56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ce2514f-f184-4684-bcb5-de5a615bc137
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2026 3-4 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOKSLEYS INDEPENDENT FUNERAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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