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Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H.M Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction - Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H.M Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 09:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Dec 2025 at 12:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 10:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has concluded an open procurement process for the services titled "Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H.M. Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction." This service contract, with a focus on funeral and related services, falls within the public authority sub-central government industry category. Located in the Blackpool and Fylde jurisdiction, it required suppliers to provide timely and robust arrangements for deceased transportation when a death is investigated by the HM Coroner. The procurement process transitioned from the tender stage initiated on 21 October 2025 to the award stage, which concluded on 18 December 2025. The service contract, valued at £600,000 and set to commence on 1 March 2026 for a two-year period, includes possible extensions up to 2028.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral and related services. Ideal candidates are those capable of offering reliable and prompt service, meeting the high-demand nature of this contract. The open procurement process encourages participation from SMEs, reflected in the substantial submission from this group during the bidding phase. Such contracts offer potential growth avenues for established funeral service providers in the United Kingdom looking to expand their service portfolio in collaboration with local government authorities. Suppliers like HAFS (LANCS) Limited, which emerged successful in this tender, demonstrated an ability to meet the operational requirements of Blackpool Council, hinting at the competitive landscape that values swift responsiveness and consistent service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H.M Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction - Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H.M Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction

Notice Description

The Local Authority has the responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection of a deceased when the death has been referred to the HM Coroner for investigation e.g. where a doctor is unable to sign a death certificate. The Supplier will be required to be available at all times and to respond to call-outs expeditiously

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d075
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084145-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-22

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAFS (LANCS) LIMITED

Further Information

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