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Coroner's Removal Service

Worcestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 11:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 May 2026 at 16:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Apr 2026 at 15:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 10:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for its Coroner's Removal Service, intended to manage the removal of bodies from the scene of death to the mortuary pending further investigation. The procurement falls under the 'Funeral and related services' category and is located in the region of UKG12, United Kingdom. The contracts awarded are signed and have commenced on 1st June 2026, extending until 31st May 2036, with a gross value of £266,666.67 for each awarded supplier. The procurement concluded with active contracts awarded to three suppliers: Edwin Harris & Sons Limited, S. Thomas & Brothers Limited, and Jackson Family Funeral Directors Limited. The tender followed an open procedure under the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses in the funeral services sector, specifically those experienced in handling sensitive operations like body removals under varied conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their scale and adaptability, are in an advantageous position to compete in such tenders. Suppliers with operational capabilities in Worcestershire or nearby regions, who can provide reliable and timely services in alignment with coroner requirements, stand to benefit significantly. In addition, businesses offering innovative solutions that enhance service efficiency and alignment with legal obligations, while also fulfilling social value contributions, will find lucrative partnership opportunities within the public procurement landscape structured by Worcestershire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coroner's Removal Service

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council is responsible for providing the Coroner's service in Worcestershire. Where a death is considered, sudden, traumatic, unnatural the Coroner may have to undertake an investigation. In certain cases, this may result in a post mortem examination being carried out. It is also the Coroner's responsibility to remove bodies from the scene of death to the mortuary, pending an investigation into the death. Cases that require body removal are mainly limited to community deaths as opposed to hospital deaths. All deaths where the cause of death is not considered natural are referred to the coroner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056999-2026
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
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£266,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£266,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2036 Over 5 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
Worcestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EDWIN HARRIS & SONS LIMITED

JACKSON FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS LIMITED

S. THOMAS & BROTHERS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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