---
title: "Coroner's Removal Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0611a7"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0611a7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
---

# Coroner's Removal Service

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0611a7

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for its Coroner's Removal Service, intended to manage the removal of bodies from the scene of death to the mortuary pending further investigation. The procurement falls under the 'Funeral and related services' category and is located in the region of UKG12, United Kingdom. The contracts awarded are signed and have commenced on 1st June 2026, extending until 31st May 2036, with a gross value of £266,666.67 for each awarded supplier. The procurement concluded with active contracts awarded to three suppliers: Edwin Harris & Sons Limited, S. Thomas & Brothers Limited, and Jackson Family Funeral Directors Limited. The tender followed an open procedure under the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses in the funeral services sector, specifically those experienced in handling sensitive operations like body removals under varied conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their scale and adaptability, are in an advantageous position to compete in such tenders. Suppliers with operational capabilities in Worcestershire or nearby regions, who can provide reliable and timely services in alignment with coroner requirements, stand to benefit significantly. In addition, businesses offering innovative solutions that enhance service efficiency and alignment with legal obligations, while also fulfilling social value contributions, will find lucrative partnership opportunities within the public procurement landscape structured by Worcestershire County Council.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council is responsible for providing the Coroner's service in Worcestershire. Where a death is considered, sudden, traumatic, unnatural the Coroner may have to undertake an investigation. In certain cases, this may result in a post mortem examination being carried out. It is also the Coroner's responsibility to remove bodies from the scene of death to the mortuary, pending an investigation into the death. Cases that require body removal are mainly limited to community deaths as opposed to hospital deaths. All deaths where the cause of death is not considered natural are referred to the coroner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056999-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £266,666 |
| Contracts value | £266,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EDWIN HARRIS & SONS; JACKSON FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS; S. THOMAS & BROTHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 10:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056999-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 15:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049892-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030487-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007889-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056999-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049892-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030487-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007889-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edwinharris.co.uk
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home
- https://www.jacksonfamilyfunerals.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk

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