Award

Coroner's Removal Contract: Lot A

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 17:18

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the London Borough of Southwark involves the Coroner's Removal Contract for Lot A, focusing on funeral services within the Inner South London Coroner's Court Consortium area, covering Lambeth and Southwark. The contract is awarded to Dignity Funerals Ltd following an open procurement procedure, valued at £720,587 gross and commencing on 1st April 2026. The procurement category falls under services, particularly funeral services, and is subject to 'light touch' regime considerations. The contract period extends over 27 months, with possible renewal for two additional years, and involves discrete and respectful collection services from the place of death to public mortuaries across specified locations in London.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the funeral services and related sectors, especially those capable of providing dignified and efficient coroner removal services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations prioritising social value are encouraged to compete, as social value features in the award criteria. The contract is designed for suppliers with strong technical capacity and legal acumen, offering the potential to engage with government procurement processes and expand their service offerings in the London area. Businesses able to deliver high-quality services and adhere to financial and technical standards stand a good chance to benefit from this contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

Coroner's Removal Contract: Lot A

Notice Description

The Inner South London Coroner's Court Consortium (ISLCCC) comprising the London Boroughs of Southwark (lead authority), Lambeth and Lewisham and the Royal Borough of Greenwich awards the contract for the provision of a discreet and dignified service for the collection of bodies from the place of death within the geographical boundaries of the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark ("Lot A").

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Coroner's Removal Contract - Lot A: Covering the administrative areas of the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark is for an initial period of twenty-seven (27) months with the option to extend for any period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) further years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e097
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013174-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,733,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,733,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£600,489 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Paul Dumke
Contact Email
paul.dumke@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02075255000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark, TLI45 Lambeth, TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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