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title: "Transportation of Deceased Persons"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789924"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-08"
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# Transportation of Deceased Persons

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789924

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority, acting as the buying organisation, is facilitating an open procurement process titled "Transportation of Deceased Persons." This initiative is centered in the public order and safety industry category and focuses on services throughout mainland and islands of Scotland. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 2nd June 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract notice was published on 5th May 2025, and the award process begins immediately after the submission deadline. The procurement involves a framework agreement split into two lots, addressing transportation needs related to Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service investigations.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services to secure a place within a framework agreement with significant regional demand. The contract is structured to allow suppliers to bid on geographical regions best suited to their operations, thereby providing tailored opportunities for small to large enterprises with logistical capabilities. Businesses well-suited for this contract include those already compliant with public liability and employer liability insurance requirements and those with experience in specialised transport services. Furthermore, the ability to demonstrate technical capabilities through past related services will be advantageous, positioning such businesses to contribute effectively to public safety and order through this essential service provision.

## 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.. 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545141 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 5 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545141
- 5 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529606
- 12 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523729

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=2
  16th May 2025 - Appendix A - T&CS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=17
  16th May 2025 - Appendix A - T&CS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=5
  9th May 2025 - Appendix D - Tech Q's Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=16
  9th May 2025 - Appendix D - Tech Q's Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=3
  7th May 2025 - Appendix B - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=15
  7th May 2025 - Appendix B - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=1
  5th May 2025 - PROC-24-2705 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=4
  5th May 2025 - Appendix C - Uplift Form 134-001
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=6
  5th May 2025 - Appendix E - Tech Q's Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=7
  5th May 2025 - Appendix F - MI template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=8
  5th May 2025 - Appendix G - Designated mortuaries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=9
  5th May 2025 - Appendix H - Divisional Maps
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=10
  5th May 2025 - Appendix I - Deceased Storage Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=11
  5th May 2025 - Appendix J - No Collusion certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=12
  5th May 2025 - Appendix K - SOC Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=13
  5th May 2025 - Appendix L - Security Aspects certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529606&idx=14
  5th May 2025 - Appendix M - SPA Tech response form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523729
  Transportation of Deceased Persons - 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
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529606
  Transportation of Deceased Persons - 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
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545141
  Transportation of Deceased Persons - 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

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789924
- https://blogs.gov.scot/funeral-industry/2025/04/01/funeral-sector-register-live/
- https://funeral.epass.service.gov.scot/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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