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

Leicester City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Apr 2025 at 17:41

Award Notice
Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 14:23

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Aug 2024 at 11:53

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, in collaboration with Leicestershire County Council, has awarded a framework agreement for the removal, transportation, and storage of cadavers for HM Coroners in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The framework spans various districts and boroughs within these regions and operates on a rota basis. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure and culminated in awarding contracts in January 2025. The industry category is funeral and related services, and the procurement method was reliant on the quality of services provided, with the agreement lasting two years with a possible extension totalling four years.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses in the funeral and personal services industries in the UK. Companies such as Central England Co-operative Limited and various SMEs have secured their place in providing essential services within this framework. Ideal candidates to compete for such tenders are those with established capacities in handling cadaver transportation and storage, particularly those with relevant expertise and geographical reach. The framework's structure allows multiple suppliers to participate across different lots, thus offering considerable business potential for enterprises looking to expand their market presence in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

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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 Information

Coroner's Collections in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

The Councils, through this procurement exercise, are seeking to enter into a Framework with a multiple Suppliers for each Lot, as follows: Rutland & North Leicestershire Coroner's Jurisdiction * Lot 1 -North West Leicestershire District * Lot 2 - Charnwood Borough * Lot 3 - Melton Borough * Lot 4 - Rutland County * Lot 5 - Harborough District Leicester & South Leicestershire Coroner's Jurisdiction * Lot 6 - Blaby District * Lot 7 - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough * Lot 8 - Oadby & Wigston * Lot 9 - Leicester City There would be no limit as to how may suppliers would be admitted onto each lot. The framework would operate on a rota basis within each lot, with the suppliers receiving a set fee for the services. Estimated value given at II.2.6 covers all lots. Rutland & North Leicestershire Coroner's Jurisdiction circa PS304,000 ex VAT Leicester & South Leicestershire Coroner's Jurisdiction circa PS240,000 ex VAT Due to the nature of requirement, exact values may vary.

Renewal: The proposed Framework will be 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 will be 4 years.

North West Leicestershire District

North West Leicestershire District

Charnwood Borough

Charnwood Borough

Melton Borough

Melton Borough

Rutland County

Rutland County

Harborough District

Harborough District

Blaby District

Blaby District

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough

Oadby & Wigston

Oadby & Wigston

Leicester City

Leicester City

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013236-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicester City Council
Additional Buyers

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
Postcode Area
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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

G Seller Independent Funeral Directors

Further Information

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