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title: "Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H.M Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction - Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H.M Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction"
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# Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H.M Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction - Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H.M Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d075

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has concluded an open procurement process for the services titled "Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H.M. Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction." This service contract, with a focus on funeral and related services, falls within the public authority sub-central government industry category. Located in the Blackpool and Fylde jurisdiction, it required suppliers to provide timely and robust arrangements for deceased transportation when a death is investigated by the HM Coroner. The procurement process transitioned from the tender stage initiated on 21 October 2025 to the award stage, which concluded on 18 December 2025. The service contract, valued at £600,000 and set to commence on 1 March 2026 for a two-year period, includes possible extensions up to 2028.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral and related services. Ideal candidates are those capable of offering reliable and prompt service, meeting the high-demand nature of this contract. The open procurement process encourages participation from SMEs, reflected in the substantial submission from this group during the bidding phase. Such contracts offer potential growth avenues for established funeral service providers in the United Kingdom looking to expand their service portfolio in collaboration with local government authorities. Suppliers like HAFS (LANCS) Limited, which emerged successful in this tender, demonstrated an ability to meet the operational requirements of Blackpool Council, hinting at the competitive landscape that values swift responsiveness and consistent service delivery.

## Notice

The Local Authority has the responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection of a deceased when the death has been referred to the HM Coroner for investigation e.g. where a doctor is unable to sign a death certificate. The Supplier will be required to be available at all times and to respond to call-outs expeditiously

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084145-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-22 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £504,000 |
| Lots value | £504,000 |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAFS (LANCS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084145-2025
- 3 Dec 2025 at 12:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079311-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 09:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066985-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084145-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079311-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066985-2025
  21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ae3fab2b-43ab-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Notice URLs

- https://helenashmorefuneralservice.co.uk
- https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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