--- title: "PAN3174 - Coroner's Collections in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0496b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0496b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0496b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-04" --- # PAN3174 - Coroner's Collections in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0496b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0496b9.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council, in collaboration with Leicestershire County Council, has awarded a framework agreement for the removal, transportation, and storage of cadavers for HM Coroners in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The framework spans various districts and boroughs within these regions and operates on a rota basis. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure and culminated in awarding contracts in January 2025. The industry category is funeral and related services, and the procurement method was reliant on the quality of services provided, with the agreement lasting two years with a possible extension totalling four years. This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses in the funeral and personal services industries in the UK. Companies such as Central England Co-operative Limited and various SMEs have secured their place in providing essential services within this framework. Ideal candidates to compete for such tenders are those with established capacities in handling cadaver transportation and storage, particularly those with relevant expertise and geographical reach. The framework's structure allows multiple suppliers to participate across different lots, thus offering considerable business potential for enterprises looking to expand their market presence in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. ## Notice Leicester City Council, working with Leicestershire County Council, has established a framework for the provision of the removal, transportation and storage of cadavers on behalf of the HM Coroners. The framework agreement is split into geographical lots, operating on a rota basis. The Framework is for two years, with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years. The maximum permitted term is 4 years. ### Lot Information Coroner's Collections in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland The Councils, through this procurement exercise, are seeking to enter into a Framework with a multiple Suppliers for each Lot, as follows: Rutland & North Leicestershire Coroner's Jurisdiction * Lot 1 -North West Leicestershire District * Lot 2 - Charnwood Borough * Lot 3 - Melton Borough * Lot 4 - Rutland County * Lot 5 - Harborough District Leicester & South Leicestershire Coroner's Jurisdiction * Lot 6 - Blaby District * Lot 7 - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough * Lot 8 - Oadby & Wigston * Lot 9 - Leicester City There would be no limit as to how may suppliers would be admitted onto each lot. The framework would operate on a rota basis within each lot, with the suppliers receiving a set fee for the services. Estimated value given at II.2.6 covers all lots. Rutland & North Leicestershire Coroner's Jurisdiction circa PS304,000 ex VAT Leicester & South Leicestershire Coroner's Jurisdiction circa PS240,000 ex VAT Due to the nature of requirement, exact values may vary. Renewal: The proposed Framework will be for two years, with an option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years. The maximum permitted term will be 4 years. North West Leicestershire District North West Leicestershire District Charnwood Borough Charnwood Borough Melton Borough Melton Borough Rutland County Rutland County Harborough District Harborough District Blaby District Blaby District Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Oadby & Wigston Oadby & Wigston Leicester City Leicester City ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013236-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | 28 Sep 2024 | | Award date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £550,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | CENTRAL ENGLAND CO-OPERATIVE; E.C. GILBERT LTD ALSO TRADING AS A ADKINSON & SON; G SELLER INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2025 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013236-2025 - 2 Dec 2024 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038770-2024 - 30 Aug 2024 at 10:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027734-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=43825165-5bab-ef11-8132-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.leicester.gov.uk - https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/ - https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/about-the-council/council-spending/doing-business-with-the-council ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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