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# Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/removal-of-bodies-on-behalf-of-hm-coroner-for-cumbria-ocds-h6vhtk-041c5f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cumberland Council: "Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria". Published status: complete. Published Value: £2,197,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 8 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Cumberland Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cumberland-council-ons-e06000063)
- **Published Value:** £2,197,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 8 January 2024 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Funeral and related services
- **Delivery Location:** UKD1
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Awarded Value:** £2,197,000 (exc. VAT, 4 contracts)
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-041c5f`

## Before you bid
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- **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/removal-of-bodies-on-behalf-of-hm-coroner-for-cumbria-ocds-h6vhtk-041c5f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [the-chest.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-chest.org.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/removal-of-bodies-on-behalf-of-hm-coroner-for-cumbria-ocds-h6vhtk-041c5f#participate

## Description
Cumberland council, as ‘relevant authority’ for coroner’s services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the ‘Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners’ within the county of Cumbria.
As ‘relevant authority’ Cumberland Council has the statutory responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection and/or transportation of a deceased person when the death needs to be referred to HM Coroner for investigation if the death occurred within the Cumbria Coroners area.
The Contract Term and Value are given for the maximum period of 6 years. This is based on 3-years plus an optional extension of 2-years and a final extension of 12 months.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 1: North Cumbria
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98370000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Estimated Value:** £322,000
- **Description:** Cumberland council, as ‘relevant authority’ for coroner’s services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the ‘Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners’ within the county of Cumbria.
As ‘relevant authority’ Cumb...

### Lot 2: Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 2: Eden Valley / East Cumbria, and South-East Cumbria
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98370000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Estimated Value:** £485,000
- **Description:** Cumberland council, as ‘relevant authority’ for coroner’s services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the ‘Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners’ within the county of Cumbria.
As ‘relevant authority’ Cumb...

### Lot 3: Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 3: South Cumbria
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98370000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Estimated Value:** £725,000
- **Description:** Cumberland council, as ‘relevant authority’ for coroner’s services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the ‘Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners’ within the county of Cumbria.
As ‘relevant authority’ Cumb...

### Lot 4: Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 4: Copeland and Allerdale
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98370000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Estimated Value:** £665,000
- **Description:** Cumberland council, as ‘relevant authority’ for coroner’s services in Cumbria is seeking suitable contractor(s) to enter a contract(s) for the ‘Removal of Bodies on behalf of the HM Coroners’ within the county of Cumbria.
As ‘relevant authority’ Cumb...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 1: North Cumbria (active)
  - Award id: `008433-2024-DN699257-1`
  - Supplier(s): **George Hudson & Sons Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107976`
  - Value: £322,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 2: Eden Valley / East Cumbria, and South-East Cumbria (active)
  - Award id: `008433-2024-DN699257-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Walkers Funeral Services Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107977`
  - Value: £485,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 3: South Cumbria (active)
  - Award id: `008433-2024-DN699257-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Saunders & Son Funeral Directors Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107978`
  - Value: £725,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 4: Copeland and Allerdale (active)
  - Award id: `008433-2024-DN699257-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Mr Paul Johnston**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107979`
  - Value: £665,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 1: North Cumbria (active)
  - Signed Value: £322,000
  - Signed Date: 15/02/2024

- **Contract:** Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 2: Eden Valley / East Cumbria, and South-East Cumbria (active)
  - Signed Value: £485,000
  - Signed Date: 15/02/2024

- **Contract:** Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 3: South Cumbria (active)
  - Signed Value: £725,000
  - Signed Date: 15/02/2024

- **Contract:** Removal of Bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Cumbria - Lot 4: Copeland and Allerdale (active)
  - Signed Value: £665,000
  - Signed Date: 15/02/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F008433-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-03-15T13:48:56.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T03:05:38.883Z
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