Official UK procurement notice
Transportation of Bodies on Behalf of the Coroner for Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly
Authority: Cornwall Council (Local council)
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Coroner for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly is required to arrange the removal of bodies from the place of death to a designated mortuary or body holding facility in order to allow the investigation into any sudden, unexpected or unnatural deaths reported to them under The Coroner’s & Justice Act 2009. Cornwall's Senior Coroner manages the strategy for body transportation. The Police Control Centre or (occasionally) a Coroner’s Officer will instruct a service provider for collections from scene to a mortuary. Cornwall Council, the responsible body, uses a competitive tender process to appoint these service providers, ensuring efficient transport of bodies within the county, to Devon, or even nationally, as needed. The Council commissions this statutory service and the current contract is due to expire on 31/03/26. A new tender process needs to be completed.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 5 Sept 2033, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies · Non-scheduled passenger transport · Public road transport services · Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · all with a published value (£3,000,000 together)Lot #1Council’s Community Network Areas 1* and 2AwardedRenewalPublished value£375,000
- Economic & financial standing
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- Technical & professional ability
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Lot #2Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 3 and 4AwardedRenewalPublished value£375,000
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the Invitation to Tender document and Response Form 5.
- Technical & professional ability
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Lot #3Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 5, 6 and 7AwardedRenewalPublished value£375,000
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the Invitation to Tender document and Response Form 5.
- Technical & professional ability
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Lot #4Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 8, 11, and 12AwardedRenewalPublished value£375,000
- Economic & financial standing
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- Technical & professional ability
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Lot #5Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 9, 10 and 13AwardedRenewalPublished value£375,000
- Economic & financial standing
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- Technical & professional ability
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Lot #6Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 15, 18 and 19AwardedRenewalPublished value£375,000
- Economic & financial standing
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- Technical & professional ability
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Lot #7Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 14,16 and 17AwardedRenewalPublished value£375,000
- Economic & financial standing
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- Technical & professional ability
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Lot #8Services to other UK destinationsAwardedRenewalPublished value£375,000
- Economic & financial standing
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- Technical & professional ability
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How this buyer will score bids.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 5 Sept 2033
- First published
- 9 Oct 2025, 11:29 BST
- Last source update
- 27 Jul 2026, 12:35 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 15 Jan 2026
- Authority reference
DN792431- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-076605- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab69Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 21 Dec 2025
- Clarification deadline
- 14 Dec 2025
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Tender documents are available unrestricted and free of charge through:
www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ↗
DN792431 - Transportation of Bodies on Behalf of the Coroner for Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly
Follow instructions to submit tenders via the ProContract Portal via Supplying the South West.
Timeline
9 Oct 2025 → 27 Jul 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published372 days ago9 Oct 2025, 11:29 BST
- Tender notice published326 days ago24 Nov 2025, 16:01 GMT
- Next notice expected326 days ago24 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Clarification questions by307 days ago14 Dec 2025
- Submission deadline300 days ago21 Dec 2025
- Assessment summaries sent275 days ago15 Jan 2026
- Award decision expected by274 days ago15 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Standstill ends262 days ago27 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts199 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published81 days ago27 Jul 2026, 12:35 BST
Notice history
8 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 9 Oct 2025- Planned procurement notice published9 Oct 2025, 11:29 BSTUK3
- Tender notice published24 Nov 2025, 16:01 GMTUK4
- Status changed to active24 Nov 2025, 16:01 GMT
- Deadline moved to 21 Dec 202524 Nov 2025, 16:01 GMT+2 days · was 19 Dec 2025
- Contract award notice published16 Jan 2026, 11:16 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete16 Jan 2026, 11:16 GMT
- Contract signature expected11 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published27 Jul 2026, 12:35 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-10: 1 release · 9 Oct 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Council’s Community Network Areas 1* and 21 award | |||
| Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSMELot 1 Community Network Areas 1 and 21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of four year(s) unless terminated or extended in accordance with the Contract terms. The initial term of the Contract is four years. This term is subject to any termination rights contained within the Contract. The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions. · Options: The contract includes extension options. | £375,000 | 14 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 3 and 41 award | |||
| Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSMELot 2 Community Network Areas 3 and 41 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of four year(s) unless terminated or extended in accordance with the Contract terms. The initial term of the Contract is four years. This term is subject to any termination rights contained within the Contract. The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions. · Options: The contract includes extension options | £375,000 | 14 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 5, 6 and 71 award | |||
| Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSMELot 3 Community Network Areas 5, 6 and 71 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of four year(s) unless terminated or extended in accordance with the Contract terms. The initial term of the Contract is four years. This term is subject to any termination rights contained within the Contract. The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions. · Options: The contract includes extension options | £375,000 | 14 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 8, 11, and 121 award | |||
| Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSMELot 4 Community Network Areas 8, 11 and 121 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 15 Mar 2034Extensions: The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of four year(s) unless terminated or extended in accordance with the Contract terms. The initial term of the Contract is four years. This term is subject to any termination rights contained within the Contract. The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions. · Options: The contract includes extension options | £375,000 | 14 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 9, 10 and 131 award | |||
| Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSMELot 5 Community Network Areas 9, 10 and 131 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of four year(s) unless terminated or extended in accordance with the Contract terms. The initial term of the Contract is four years. This term is subject to any termination rights contained within the Contract. The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions. · Options: The contract includes extension options | £375,000 | 14 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 15, 18 and 191 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 14 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 14,16 and 171 award | |||
| The Arthur W Bryant Funeral ServiceSMELot 7 Community Network Areas 14, 16 and 171 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of four year(s) unless terminated or extended in accordance with the Contract terms. The initial term of the Contract is four years. This term is subject to any termination rights contained within the Contract. The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions. · Options: The contract includes extension options | £375,000 | 14 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 8 · Services to other UK destinations1 award | |||
| Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSMELot 8 Services to other UK destinations1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of four year(s) unless terminated or extended in accordance with the Contract terms. The initial term of the Contract is four years. This term is subject to any termination rights contained within the Contract. The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions. · Options: The contract includes extension options | £375,000 | 14 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Community Network Areas 14,16 and 17. · The Arthur W Bryant Funeral ServiceSME
- Signed
- 31 Mar 2026
- Value
- £375,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions.
- Options
- The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions.
Services to other UK destinations. · Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 31 Mar 2026
- Value
- £375,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions.
- Options
- The contract terms include the potential for contract extension. The contract duration is four years, plus two optional two-year extensions.
Community Network Areas 1 and 2 · Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 11 Mar 2026
- Value
- £375,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 24 month extension options
- Options
- 2 x 24 month extension options
Community Network Areas 3 and 4 · Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Mar 2026
- Value
- £375,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 24 month extension options
- Options
- 2 x 24 month extension options
Community Network Areas 5, 6 and 7 · Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Mar 2026
- Value
- £375,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 24 month extension options
- Options
- 2 x 24 month extension options
Community Network Areas 8, 11 and 12 · Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Mar 2026
- Value
- £375,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 24 month extension options
- Options
- 2 x 24 month extension options
Community Network Areas 9, 10 and 13 · Cornwall Funeral Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Mar 2026
- Value
- £375,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 24 month extension options
- Options
- 2 x 24 month extension options
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Council’s Community Network Areas 1* and 2 | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 3 and 4 | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 5, 6 and 7 | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 8, 11, and 12 | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 9, 10 and 13 | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Cornwall Council’s Historical Community Network Areas 14,16 and 17 | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 · Services to other UK destinations | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Cornwall Funeral Services LtdAwarded supplier
- The Arthur W Bryant Funeral Service LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (19)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Tender documents are available from the 'Supplying the South West Portal': DN792431 - Transportation of Bodies on Behalf of the Coroner for Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly
- Technical specifications Tender documents are available from the 'Supplying the South West Portal': DN792431 - Transportation of Bodies on Behalf of the Coroner for Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly
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