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title: "Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria"
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# Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041c5f

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## Summary

The Cumberland Council has completed a tender process for the "Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria" services. The procurement category is services within the funeral and related services industry. The council sought contractors to provide body removal services for the HM Coroners in Cumbria. The contract duration is for a maximum period of 6 years, with lot divisions covering various areas in Cumbria such as North Cumbria, Eden Valley, South Cumbria, and Copeland and Allerdale, each with specific boundaries and designated mortuaries.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the funeral and related services sector to provide body removal services in different areas of Cumbria. Entities specialising in funeral services or transportation would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. Cumberland Council, as the contracting authority, is committed to diversity and welcomes expressions of interest from diverse business communities. Suppliers need to comply with statutory obligations and participate in the council's supplier audits to ensure inclusivity and diversity.

## Notice

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to HM Coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. The Contract Term and Value are given for the maximum period of 6 years. This is based on 3-years plus an optional extension of 2-years and a final extension of 12 months.

### Lot Information

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 1: North Cumbria

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to hm coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. Lot 1: North Cumbria Carlisle and the surrounding area, with boundaries are coterminous with what was the old 'Carlisle City Council' area. The area approximately covers to the Scottish border to the North, and to the Northumberland border to the east. West to the Solway estuary and the village of Kirkbampton, and south to Dalston / Sebergham. (Designated mortuary - CIC, Carlisle). Included are the potential transfer / collection of cases between CIC in Carlisle, WCH in Whitehaven and RLI in Lancaster, or other hospitals as required by HM Coroner.

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 2: Eden Valley / East Cumbria, and South-East Cumbria

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to hm coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. Lot 2: Eden Valley / East Cumbria, and South-East Cumbria Penrith, Eden Valley, and the surrounding area, and Kendal and South-East Cumbria. Area approximately covers Southwaite / Alston to the north, Patterdale and Glenridding to the west, Appleby / Brough / Kirkby Stephen / Sedbergh / Kirby Lonsdale to the east, and the A591 corridor covering Ambleside, Windermere, and Kendal. The south-east boundary of this Lot 2 is that of Lancashire and Yorkshire. (Designated mortuaries, subject to the place of death - CIC, Carlisle or RLI, Lancaster). Included are the potential transfer / collection of cases between CIC in Carlisle, and RLI in Lancaster, or other hospitals as required by HM Coroner.

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 3: South Cumbria

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to hm coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. Lot 3: South Cumbria Barrow-in-Furness and south Cumbria. Area approximately covers Barrow-in-Furness and Walney Island to the south, Coniston / Broughton-in-Furness to the north, and east to Grange-over-Sands. (Designated mortuaries, subject to location of the deceased - FGH, Barrow or RLI, Lancaster). Included in this are any necessary transfer and collection of cases between FGH in Barrow and RLI in Lancaster.

Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 4: Copeland and Allerdale

Cumberland council, as 'relevant authority' for coroner's services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the 'Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners' within the county of Cumbria. As 'relevant authority' Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to hm coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area. Lot 4: Copeland and Allerdale The previous local authority areas of Copeland and Allerdale The area approximately covers Millom / Haverigg to the south, then Whitehaven / Workington / Maryport / Silloth to the west or coastline. Including Cockermouth and Keswick to the east, and north to Burgh-by-Sands / Thursby / Caldbeck. (Designated mortuary, subject to the place of death - WCH, Whitehaven and CIC, Carlisle). Lot 4 will potentially include any necessary transfer and collections between WCH in Whitehaven, CIC in Carlisle and RLI in Lancaster.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008433-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,197,000 |
| Lots value | £2,197,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,197,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE HUDSON & SONS; MR PAUL JOHNSTON; SAUNDERS & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS; WALKERS FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2024 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008433-2024
- 23 Nov 2023 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034716-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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