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008942 - Provision of Coroners Transport Service

Newcastle City Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

25 Feb 2026 at 15:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Jan 2026 at 11:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 11:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 09:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Apr 2025 at 11:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 11:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle City Council focused on the provision of Coroners Transport Service, constituting a framework agreement divided into two lots: Newcastle City Council and North Tyneside Borough Council. The process, now at the award stage as of 25th February 2026, involves multiple parties including Regent Funeral Services Ltd and Kevin Foster Funeral Services Ltd, both of which have been appointed as suppliers for Lots 1 and 2, respectively. The location is primarily within the United Kingdom, specifically regions UKC22 and UKC21. The procurement method used was an open procedure, designed to establish long-term service provision, with the contract period starting on 25th March 2026 and potentially extending until 24th March 2030.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in funeral and related services. Due to the long-term contract and potential extensions, businesses can benefit from a stable income and establish robust partnerships with local councils. Firms with expertise in transportation services within the funeral industry would find this procurement especially beneficial, as it aligns with the delivery requirements set out by both councils, ensuring that vital services are delivered effectively and efficiently. The procurement process encourages participation from diverse types of service providers, thus fostering competitive business development in the regional service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

008942 - Provision of Coroners Transport Service

Notice Description

Provision of Coroners Transport Service. Framework agreement which includes two lots, as follows - Lot 1 - Newcastle City Council Lot 2 - North Tyneside Borough Council

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Newcastle

Newcastle Wards - Service for Coroner's Transport. Approx PS240,000 PA (depending on requirement). Please see specification (Appendix A)

Renewal: 4 years plus 2 x 12 month extensions

Lot 2 - North Tyneside

North Tyneside Wards - Service for Coroner's Transport. Approx PS240,000 PA (depending on requirement). Please see specification (Appendix A)

Renewal: 4 years plus 2 x 12 month extensions

Planning Information

The Market Engagement is a questionnaire concerning the proposed service and another questionnaire for Social Value. The documents are available on the Open Platform from 03.04.2025 until 25.04.2025 (12 noon). We invite all interested parties to complete the Market Engagement to find out their views on the proposed service plus any improvements or suggestions that can be made. https://www.open-uk.org/projects/overview/0f7a4955-5090-4c7e-84af-855696dd218b Project reference is 2025410 https://www.open-uk.org/ If you are not registered please see above link. It is quick and easy to obtain an account. All Councils in the North East, NEPO and North East Combined Authority are now using the Open Tendering Platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017026-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
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
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle City Council
Additional Buyers

North Tyneside Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

KEVIN FOSTER FUNERAL SERVICES LTD

Regent Funeral Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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