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Transportation of Bodies on Behalf of the Coroner for Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly

Cornwall Council

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council, a sub-central government authority based in Truro, has concluded the tender process for the transportation of bodies on behalf of the Coroner for Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly. This contract, falling under the services category, is essential for handling sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths as dictated by The Coroner's & Justice Act 2009. The competitive tender process aimed to appoint service providers for efficient body transportation within Cornwall, Devon, and nationally, with the current contract expiring on 31 March 2026. In response to a lack of suitable bids for Lot 6, Cornwall Council opted for a direct award, designating CORNWALL FUNERAL SERVICES LTD as the supplier for this lot. The contract is scheduled to commence on 3 April 2026 and will initially cover two years, with the possibility of extended terms up to 2034.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cadaver transport and related road transport services. It presents a lucrative chance to assist Cornwall's Coroner and Police Control Centre in the timely and respectful movement of bodies across the region. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in transportation logistics, may find this contract beneficial, allowing them to expand their services regionally and nationally. With a direct award for Lot 6 and the potential for contract extension, businesses capable of delivering high-standard service reliably and efficiently will be well-positioned to gain from this long-term engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation of Bodies on Behalf of the Coroner for Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly

Notice Description

The Coroner for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly is required to arrange the removal of bodies from the place of death to a designated mortuary or body holding facility in order to allow the investigation into any sudden, unexpected or unnatural deaths reported to them under The Coroner's & Justice Act 2009. Cornwall's Senior Coroner manages the strategy for body transportation. The Police Control Centre or (occasionally) a Coroner's Officer will instruct a service provider for collections from scene to a mortuary. Cornwall Council, the responsible body, uses a competitive tender process to appoint these service providers, ensuring efficient transport of bodies within the county, to Devon, or even nationally, as needed. The Council commissions this statutory service and the current contract is due to expire on 31/03/26. A new tender process needs to be completed. **Suppliers were invited to submit tenders as part of a competitive tendering procedure in respect of the contract (Lots 1 - 8). No suitable tenders or requests in response to Lot 6 were received and therefore the Council is switching to Direct Award for Lot 6.

Procurement Information

Suppliers were invited to submit tenders as part of a competitive tendering procedure in respect of the contract (Lots 1 - 8). No suitable tenders or requests in response to Lot 6 were received and therefore the Council is switching to Direct Award for Lot 6.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06744b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027549-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,216,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cornwall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNWALL FUNERAL SERVICES LTD

Further Information

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