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title: "008942 - Provision of Coroners Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc87"
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# 008942 - Provision of Coroners Transport Service

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc87

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle City Council focused on the provision of Coroners Transport Service, constituting a framework agreement divided into two lots: Newcastle City Council and North Tyneside Borough Council. The process, now at the award stage as of 25th February 2026, involves multiple parties including Regent Funeral Services Ltd and Kevin Foster Funeral Services Ltd, both of which have been appointed as suppliers for Lots 1 and 2, respectively. The location is primarily within the United Kingdom, specifically regions UKC22 and UKC21. The procurement method used was an open procedure, designed to establish long-term service provision, with the contract period starting on 25th March 2026 and potentially extending until 24th March 2030.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in funeral and related services. Due to the long-term contract and potential extensions, businesses can benefit from a stable income and establish robust partnerships with local councils. Firms with expertise in transportation services within the funeral industry would find this procurement especially beneficial, as it aligns with the delivery requirements set out by both councils, ensuring that vital services are delivered effectively and efficiently. The procurement process encourages participation from diverse types of service providers, thus fostering competitive business development in the regional service sector.

## Notice

Provision of Coroners Transport Service. Framework agreement which includes two lots, as follows - Lot 1 - Newcastle City Council Lot 2 - North Tyneside Borough Council

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Newcastle

Newcastle Wards - Service for Coroner's Transport. Approx PS240,000 PA (depending on requirement). Please see specification (Appendix A)

Renewal: 4 years plus 2 x 12 month extensions

Lot 2 - North Tyneside

North Tyneside Wards - Service for Coroner's Transport. Approx PS240,000 PA (depending on requirement). Please see specification (Appendix A)

Renewal: 4 years plus 2 x 12 month extensions

### Planning Information

The Market Engagement is a questionnaire concerning the proposed service and another questionnaire for Social Value. The documents are available on the Open Platform from 03.04.2025 until 25.04.2025 (12 noon).
We invite all interested parties to complete the Market Engagement to find out their views on the proposed service plus any improvements or suggestions that can be made.
https://www.open-uk.org/projects/overview/0f7a4955-5090-4c7e-84af-855696dd218b
Project reference is 2025410
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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017026-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,880,000 |
| Lots value | £2,880,000 |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | KEVIN FOSTER FUNERAL SERVICES; REGENT FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017026-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000977-2026
- 15 Jul 2025 at 10:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039868-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 08:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039805-2025
- 3 Apr 2025 at 10:20 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012747-2025
- 3 Apr 2025 at 10:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012741-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017026-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000977-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039868-2025
  15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039805-2025
  15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012747-2025
  3rd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012741-2025
  3rd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.REGENTFUNERALSERVICES.CO.UK
- http://www.kevinfosterfuneralservices.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org
- https://www.open-uk.org/
- https://www.open-uk.org/projects/overview/0f7a4955-5090-4c7e-84af-855696dd218b

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