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# Coroner's Removal Service

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/coroner-s-removal-service-ocds-h6vhtk-0407c1). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Rochdale Borough Council: "Coroner's Removal Service". Published status: active. Published Value: Value not published. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 6 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Rochdale Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/rochdale-borough-council-ons-e08000005)
- **Published Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 6 November 2023 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Funeral and related services, Other services
- **Delivery Location:** UKD3
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0407c1`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/coroner-s-removal-service-ocds-h6vhtk-0407c1#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.procontract.due-north.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/coroner-s-removal-service-ocds-h6vhtk-0407c1#participate

## Description
To secure the services of a suitably qualified and professional service to transport the deceased and/or medical notes from within the jurisdiction areas of Manchester (North) and Manchester (West) to a nominated mortuary.
In doing so, the service provider must
•	Show reverence to the family and friends of the deceased, by adopting a sympathetic approach, and respect for the deceased in handling and removal.
•	Dignity and respect of deceased- Providers are expected to maintain a caring and sensitive attitude to relatives and carers of the deceased. It is vital that a culture of compassion, sympathy and dignity are preserved at all times. The provider should be aware of the impact on differing religions and cultures upon removals and ensure this has been considered and addressed.
•	Discharge all duties in a professional manner as not to identify their company name or brand either verbally or non-verbally
•	Work within a time frame set by the service level agreement in respect of arrival and transfer times.
•	Where the timeframe cannot be met, a phone call should be made to the relative or person present at the collection location to inform them of estimated time of arrival.
•	Represent the Coroner’s Service in a positive manner.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 98390000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** To secure the services of a suitably qualified and professional service to transport the deceased and/or medical notes from within the jurisdiction areas of Manchester (North) and Manchester (West) to a nominated mortuary.
In doing so, the service pr...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2024 to 31/03/2026

### Lot 2: Coroner's Removal Service Greater Manchester West Lot 2
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 98370000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** To secure the services of a suitably qualified and professional service to transport the deceased and/or medical notes from within the jurisdiction areas of Manchester (North) and Manchester (West) to a nominated mortuary.
In doing so, the service pr...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2024 to 31/03/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F029226-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-10-04T10:09:46.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T03:03:30.748Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0407c1