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Provision of Coroners Removal Services

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Coroners Removal Services" has recently been completed by Herefordshire Council, situated at Plough Lane, Hereford, UK. This contract falls under the services category within the public authority sub-central government framework. The awarded contract was signed on 16 June 2025 and will run until 31 March 2029, with a potential extension of an additional year at the council's discretion. The procurement method was below threshold, and the contract, valued at £105,600, was finalised under legal basis 2023/54. The contractors will operate within the UKG11 region, predominantly serving Hereford, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral and related services industry, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The chosen suppliers include A.W.Hughes & Son, Oak Tree Funeral Services, and Serenity Funeral Services (Hereford) Ltd, all located near Hereford. These companies will be tasked with ensuring timely removals, providing trained staff and maintaining professional service standards, aligning with the comprehensive requirements outlined in the contract. This tender appeals to businesses capable of delivering high-quality, sensitive services, thereby affording them an avenue for sustained growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Coroners Removal Services

Notice Description

A Framework agreement with vetted and compliant suppliers, for the provision of Coroners Removal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049107-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

A.W.HUGHES & SON

OAK TREE FUNERAL SERVICES

SERENITY FUNERAL SERVICES (HEREFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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