CP2771-26 - Coroners Service Body Transportation
Description: Devon County Council intends to procure a county-wide Coroners Service Body Transportation Service across the Devon Coroner jurisdiction. The service will include the collection and transportation of deceased persons on behalf of HM Coroner from locations within the community to designated mortuaries, body storage facilities, funeral directors, or other approved destinations. The service will also include transportation between mortuaries and the transfer of deceased persons to specialist facilities outside the area where required, such as for specialist post-mortem examinations. The contract is expected to cover the Devon Coroner area, including Exeter, Greater Plymouth, and Torbay and South Devon, providing a resilient, professional, and dignified service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Summary: Devon County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Coroners Service Body Transportation contract, aiming to unify services across the Devon Coroner jurisdiction into a single contract. The procurement is anticipated to cover the areas of Exeter, Greater Plymouth, and Torbay and South Devon, ensuring 24/7 service provision throughout the year. An online pre-market engagement exercise has been scheduled for 8 September 2026 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm via Microsoft Teams, offering potential suppliers an opportunity to learn about the procurement details and partake in discussions. The total contract value is estimated at £24 million, with the contract period expected from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2029, with a maximum extension until 2031. This opportunity is classified under the industry categories of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and funeral-related services.