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title: "CP1297-16(2) Transportation of Bodies on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner for North Devon, West Devon and Torridge"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-02-09"
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# CP1297-16(2) Transportation of Bodies on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner for North Devon, West Devon and Torridge

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51a1641b-9e9b-4990-b0a3-1988ddf579c1

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## Summary

Devon County Council has recently concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "CP1297-16(2) Transportation of Bodies on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner for North Devon, West Devon and Torridge". This tender falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services and was conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2016 and extends until 31st October 2020, with a total contract value of £150,000. The tender period ended on 11th October 2016, and the contract has been awarded to multiple suppliers, including Friendship and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd, Dignity Funerals, and Morris Bros (Tavistock) Ltd.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the funeral services sector, particularly those that are SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). Businesses that specialise in funeral services, body transportation, or related areas would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The collaboration with a local authority such as Devon County Council can also enhance visibility and reputation, fostering further growth opportunities in the community and beyond.

## Notice

In certain cases, when there is a sudden death it is the responsibility of the Coroner to examine the cause of death. 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 investigation into the death. Cases that require body removal are mainly limited to community deaths as opposed to hospital deaths. All deaths in relation to which no Doctor is able to sign a certificate have to be referred to the Coroner. The Coroner, Coroner's Officer or a Police Officer will instruct an undertaker to collect the body and take it to the Mortuary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec0fe96-0bb5-45d5-b8b2-9b0fa5b0fba7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DIGNITY FUNERALS; FRIENDSHIP AND SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS; MORRIS BROS (TAVISTOCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2017 at 11:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec0fe96-0bb5-45d5-b8b2-9b0fa5b0fba7
- 9 Feb 2017 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec0fe96-0bb5-45d5-b8b2-9b0fa5b0fba7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec0fe96-0bb5-45d5-b8b2-9b0fa5b0fba7
  9th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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