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Transportation of Dead Bodies on behalf of H M Coroner, Blackpool & Fylde Jurisdiction

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Buyer Address: PO Box 11, Town Hall, Blackpool, UKD42, FY1 1NB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: FTSprocurementnotices@blackpool.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
504000.0 GBP
Gross: 504000 GBP
Published
21 Oct 2025, 09:20
Deadline
19 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
98370000 - Funeral and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ae3fab2b-43ab-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066985-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 504,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-02-29T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Written responses & interview (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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