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title: "Ambulance Service for His Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055461"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# Ambulance Service for His Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055461

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Ambulance Service for His Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire" was initiated by Warrington Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority. This procurement, categorised under services, involves the collection of bodies treated as sudden deaths and transport to mortuaries within Cheshire, covering Macclesfield, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Widnes, and Warrington. The process has completed the award stage as of 25th September 2025, following an open procedure. Three lots were fully awarded, with contracts set to commence on 28th February 2026 and potentially extend up to 27th February 2031, depending on performance. BATE & HOLLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED were awarded the contracts, with a gross contract value of £900,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within funeral and related services, particularly those classified as SMEs. The structured division into three lots allows businesses to tailor their services to specific geographical areas within Cheshire, thus improving their chances of securing contracts. Companies skilled in logistics and service delivery, with a focus on resources, safety, and effective reporting, are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement's open procedure provides a fair and transparent opportunity for businesses looking to collaborate with public authorities and expand their market footprint by providing essential services to a governmental entity.

## Notice

Collection of bodies treated as sudden deaths and transport such to mortuaries identified by the Coroner or her authorised representative. The Service will be delivered within the Cheshire boundaries namely Macclesfield, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Widnes and Warrington.

### Lot Information

Cheshire North - Widnes/Runcorn/Warrington

The Tender is to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to collect bodies treated as sudden deaths and transport such to mortuaries identified by the Coroner or her authorised representative.

Options: The Service will be delivered within the Cheshire boundaries namely Macclesfield, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Widnes and Warrington. The contract will be divided into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Cheshire North - Widnes/Runcorn/Warrington Lot 2 - Cheshire West - Northwich/Chester/Ellesmere Port Lot 3 - Cheshire West - Crewe/Macclesfield

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions available to use if the provider is ensuring value for money and a consistently good service.

Cheshire West - Northwich/Chester/Ellesmere Port

The Tender is to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to collect bodies treated as sudden deaths and transport such to mortuaries identified by the Coroner or her authorised representative within Cheshire West.

Options: The Service will be delivered within the Cheshire boundaries namely Macclesfield, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Widnes and Warrington. The contract will be divided into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Cheshire North - Widnes/Runcorn/Warrington Lot 2 - Cheshire West - Northwich/Chester/Ellesmere Port Lot 3 - Cheshire West - Crewe/Macclesfield

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions available to use if the provider is ensuring value for money and a consistently good service.

Cheshire East - Crewe/Macclesfield

The Tender is to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to collect bodies treated as sudden deaths and transport such to mortuaries identified by the Coroner or her authorised representative within Cheshire East.

Options: The Service will be delivered within the Cheshire boundaries namely Macclesfield, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Widnes and Warrington. The contract will be divided into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Cheshire North - Widnes/Runcorn/Warrington Lot 2 - Cheshire West - Northwich/Chester/Ellesmere Port Lot 3 - Cheshire West - Crewe/Macclesfield

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions available to use if the provider is ensuring value for money and a consistently good service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059782-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | £720,000 |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BATE & HOLLAND FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 14:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059782-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 09:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037010-2025
- 26 Jun 2025 at 14:37 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035488-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059782-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037010-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035488-2025
  26th June 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bateandholland.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/orhttps://the-chest.org.uk
- https://the-chest.org.uk
- https://warrington.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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