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Coroners Transportation Service 2025

Coventry City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Aug 2025 at 13:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 11:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Coroners Transportation Service 2025". This service contract involves providing both a coroner's transportation service predominantly within office hours and an out-of-hours emergency removal service. The procurement process was carried out under an open competition method, specifically a below-threshold process, and the awarded contract is valued at £80,000 with the potential to extend by two further 12-month periods. The contract, awarded to the Heart of England Co-operative Society Ltd, will operate from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with the possibility of continuation until 31st August 2028, covering the UKG33 region.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for small to medium enterprises, especially those specialising in logistics, transport, and emergency services. Businesses with expertise in funeral and related services will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. The tender not only provides a stable revenue stream but also the chance to establish long-term associations with sub-central government bodies like Coventry City Council, enhancing business reputation and future contracting possibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coroners Transportation Service 2025

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a contractor for its coroner's transportation service and an out of hours Emergency Removal Service requested by the Emergency Services. The Coroners Transportation service will predominately be within office hours 09:00 - 5:00pm, weekdays, excl. bank holidays. Whilst the Emergency Removal Service requirement will be out of hours 5:00pm-09:00am Monday to Friday and 05:00 pm, Friday to 09:00 am. Monday (24-hour requirement) inclusive of bank holidays.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055821
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048746-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Heart of England Co-operative Society Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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