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title: "Transportation of Deceased Persons"
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# Transportation of Deceased Persons

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ddf7

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority, in collaboration with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, has completed a public procurement process for the "Transportation of Deceased Persons" framework, covering Scotland's mainland and islands. This service, essential for Police Scotland and the COPFS investigations, involves the transportation of deceased individuals to designated and non-designated mortuaries. The procurement, categorised within funeral and related services, utilises an open procedure method and is structured in two geographical lots: Reactive Journeys and Planned Journeys. The tender for this service was initiated in February 2025, transitioned to active status by May 2025, and concluded with contracts signed on 5 September 2025. This framework, under the industry classification code 98370000, is vital in supporting public order and safety.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation and funeral services. Successful suppliers, including noted businesses such as John McNeil Funeral Directors and James Ashton & Son Ltd, are provided a platform to expand services across varied regions in Scotland, aligning with geographical and logistical needs. Catering to Police Scotland's requirements, the framework supports community benefits, emphasising sustainable practices and fair work conditions, thereby encouraging SMEs to diversify service offerings and participation in public sector procurement initiatives.

## Notice

Framework with multiple suppliers covering mainland and islands of Scotland. A service is required to uplift deceased persons from a locus and transport them to a designated mortuary, or transport between mortuaries or from a mortuary to a place of rest. The requirement for transportation is only in circumstances where there is a Police Scotland/COPFS investigation into the death. Non-suspicious deaths where a death certificate is issued or is anticipated will not form part of the requirement. The contract will incorporate the full requirement for transportation services for Police Scotland and the COPFS (Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service). Police Scotland will be the main point of contact for all enquiries & invoicing relating to the Framework. The Framework will be split into 2 Lots:- Lot 1: Reactive Journeys from Locus to Designated Mortuary or non-Designated Mortuary Lot 2: Planned Journeys between Designated Mortuaries, Non Designated Mortuaries and Designated Mortuaries, Places of Rest and Designated Mortuaries and Return Journeys Bothe lots will be further split into geographical regions with suppliers able to bid on the regions most suited to their business. The following transport services have been identified as forming part of the requirement: 1. 'First Transport' - Transport to Designated Mortuary 2. 'Second Transport' - Place of Rest or Designated Mortuary to Designated Mortuary 3. 'Return Transport' - Designated Mortuary to Local Jurisdiction or Mortuary

### Lot Information

Planned Journeys

Planned journeys to transport deceased persons between Designated Mortuaries, Non Designated Mortuaries or Places of Rest. Each area covered by the contract may have different transport requirements in line with the geographic characteristics. The requirement for transportation is only in circumstances where there is a requirement for Police Scotland/COPFS investigation into the death. Non-suspicious deaths where a death certificate is issued or is anticipated will not form part of the requirement. Additional information: Each Lot will further divided into geographical Sub-Lots. A maximum of three Contractors shall be appointed for each geographical Sub-Lot. The Contractors will be ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Reactive Journeys

Reactive Journeys from Locus to Designated Mortuary or non-Designated Mortuary. Each area may have different transport requirements in line with the geographic characteristics. The requirement for transportation is only in circumstances where there is a requirement for Police Scotland/COPFS investigation into the death. Non-suspicious deaths where a death certificate is issued or is anticipated will not form part of the requirement. Additional information: Each Lot will further divided into geographical Sub-Lots. A maximum of three Contractors shall be appointed for each geographical Sub-Lot. The Contractors will be ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080564-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Jan 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | A & A DOYLE; DIGNITY FUNERALS; DONALD MACDONALD FUNERAL DIRECTORS; FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE; IAN BENDALL FUNERAL DIRECTORS; JAMES ASHTON & SON; JAMIE R RODGERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS; JOHN MCLELLAN; JOHN MCNEIL FUNERAL DIRECTORS; JOHN ROSS FUNERAL SERVICES; KINGS FUNERAL DIRECTORS; MAIRI URQUHART & SON FUNERAL GROUP; MARK SHAW FUNERAL SERVICES; SELWOOD FUNERAL DIRECTORS; SINCLAIR FUNERAL DIRECTORS; STEVEN THOMSON FUNERAL DIRECTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080564-2025
- 5 May 2025 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018948-2025
- 12 Feb 2025 at 09:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004660-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789924
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797617
- https://blogs.gov.scot/funeral-industry/2025/04/01/funeral-sector-register-live/
- https://funeral.epass.service.gov.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00292
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

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