Award

Transportation of Deceased Persons

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 12:24

Tender

05 May 2025 at 15:24

Planning

12 Feb 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, in collaboration with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, has completed a public procurement process for the "Transportation of Deceased Persons" framework, covering Scotland's mainland and islands. This service, essential for Police Scotland and the COPFS investigations, involves the transportation of deceased individuals to designated and non-designated mortuaries. The procurement, categorised within funeral and related services, utilises an open procedure method and is structured in two geographical lots: Reactive Journeys and Planned Journeys. The tender for this service was initiated in February 2025, transitioned to active status by May 2025, and concluded with contracts signed on 5 September 2025. This framework, under the industry classification code 98370000, is vital in supporting public order and safety.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation and funeral services. Successful suppliers, including noted businesses such as John McNeil Funeral Directors and James Ashton & Son Ltd, are provided a platform to expand services across varied regions in Scotland, aligning with geographical and logistical needs. Catering to Police Scotland's requirements, the framework supports community benefits, emphasising sustainable practices and fair work conditions, thereby encouraging SMEs to diversify service offerings and participation in public sector procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Transportation of Deceased Persons

Notice Description

Framework with multiple suppliers covering mainland and islands of Scotland. A service is required to uplift deceased persons from a locus and transport them to a designated mortuary, or transport between mortuaries or from a mortuary to a place of rest. The requirement for transportation is only in circumstances where there is a Police Scotland/COPFS investigation into the death. Non-suspicious deaths where a death certificate is issued or is anticipated will not form part of the requirement. The contract will incorporate the full requirement for transportation services for Police Scotland and the COPFS (Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service). Police Scotland will be the main point of contact for all enquiries & invoicing relating to the Framework. The Framework will be split into 2 Lots:- Lot 1: Reactive Journeys from Locus to Designated Mortuary or non-Designated Mortuary Lot 2: Planned Journeys between Designated Mortuaries, Non Designated Mortuaries and Designated Mortuaries, Places of Rest and Designated Mortuaries and Return Journeys Bothe lots will be further split into geographical regions with suppliers able to bid on the regions most suited to their business. The following transport services have been identified as forming part of the requirement: 1. 'First Transport' - Transport to Designated Mortuary 2. 'Second Transport' - Place of Rest or Designated Mortuary to Designated Mortuary 3. 'Return Transport' - Designated Mortuary to Local Jurisdiction or Mortuary

Lot Information

Planned Journeys

Planned journeys to transport deceased persons between Designated Mortuaries, Non Designated Mortuaries or Places of Rest. Each area covered by the contract may have different transport requirements in line with the geographic characteristics. The requirement for transportation is only in circumstances where there is a requirement for Police Scotland/COPFS investigation into the death. Non-suspicious deaths where a death certificate is issued or is anticipated will not form part of the requirement. Additional information: Each Lot will further divided into geographical Sub-Lots. A maximum of three Contractors shall be appointed for each geographical Sub-Lot. The Contractors will be ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Reactive Journeys

Reactive Journeys from Locus to Designated Mortuary or non-Designated Mortuary. Each area may have different transport requirements in line with the geographic characteristics. The requirement for transportation is only in circumstances where there is a requirement for Police Scotland/COPFS investigation into the death. Non-suspicious deaths where a death certificate is issued or is anticipated will not form part of the requirement. Additional information: Each Lot will further divided into geographical Sub-Lots. A maximum of three Contractors shall be appointed for each geographical Sub-Lot. The Contractors will be ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ddf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080564-2025
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

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Jan 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk, procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668, +44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

A & A DOYLE

DIGNITY FUNERALS

DONALD MACDONALD FUNERAL DIRECTORS

FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE

IAN BENDALL FUNERAL DIRECTORS

JAMES ASHTON & SON

JAMIE R RODGERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS

JOHN MCLELLAN

JOHN MCNEIL FUNERAL DIRECTORS

JOHN ROSS FUNERAL SERVICES

KINGS FUNERAL DIRECTORS

MAIRI URQUHART & SON FUNERAL GROUP

MARK SHAW FUNERAL SERVICES

SELWOOD FUNERAL DIRECTORS

SINCLAIR FUNERAL DIRECTORS

STEVEN THOMSON FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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