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Coroner Removal Services for Liverpool and the Wirral

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

12 Nov 2025 at 15:56

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 15:51

Tender

23 Feb 2024 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is overseeing the procurement process for Coroner Removal Services covering Liverpool and the Wirral, aligning with the classification of funeral and related services. The open procedure was initiated under legal basis CELEX 32014L0024 and is categorised as a service industry procurement. This procurement aims to facilitate the legal obligation of removing deceased individuals from the community to designated mortuaries. The process included a tender submission with a deadline on 25th March 2024 and subsequent contract awards were completed in May 2025. The services are divided into two lots, focusing on Liverpool and the Wirral, demonstrating a comprehensive geographical reach. Both lots encompass specific criteria prioritising quality, social value, and price, with contracts rewarding partners such as Walter Craven Ltd and DTS Merseyside T/A Owens Funeral Service. The procurement utilised an open method, facilitating broad competition among suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the funeral services sector capable of providing 24/7/365 availability, discretion, and aptly qualified staff. The procurement allows for electronic submissions, supporting ease of participation. Tender participants are expected to utilise unmarked vehicles and equipment suitable for various conditions. With Liverpool City Council as the contracting authority, businesses focusing on high-quality service and social value, alongside competitive pricing, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The contractual arrangement includes a renewal option, further extending business potential for companies adept at providing sensitive and high-standard removal services.

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Notice Title

Coroner Removal Services for Liverpool and the Wirral

Notice Description

Provision of coroner removal services for Liverpool and the Wirral

Lot Information

Coroner Removal Services for Liverpool

Coroner removal services for Liverpool

Renewal: This has a 12 month extension option

Coroner Removal Services for the Wirral

Coroner removal services for the Wirral

Renewal: This has a 12 month extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043c6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073285-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Rachel Glynn
Contact Email
rachel.glynn@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513512191

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLD72 Liverpool, TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DTS MERSEYSIDE T/A OWENS FUNERAL SERVICE

WALTER CRAVEN

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