Scope
Reference
DN792431
Description
The 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 has been completed.
Lot 1. Lot 1
Description
Council's Community Network Areas 1* and 2.
Lot 2. Lot 2
Description
Cornwall Council's Historical Community Network Areas 3 and 4
Lot 3. Lot 3
Description
Cornwall Council's Historical Community Network Areas 5, 6 and 7.
Lot 4. Lot 4
Description
Cornwall Council's Historical Community Network Areas 8, 11, and 12.
Lot 5. Lot 5
Description
Cornwall Council's Historical Community Network Areas 9, 10 and 13.
Lot 7. Lot 7
Description
Cornwall Council's Historical Community Network Areas 14,16 and 17.
Lot 8. Lot 8
Description
Services to other UK destinations.
Contract 1. Lot 1 Community Network Areas 1 and 2
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract includes extension options.
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Lot 2 Community Network Areas 3 and 4
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract includes extension options
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 3. Lot 3 Community Network Areas 5, 6 and 7
Lots
Lot 3. Lot 3
Supplier
Contract value
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract includes extension options
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 4. Lot 4 Community Network Areas 8, 11 and 12
Lots
Lot 4. Lot 4
Supplier
Contract value
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 15 March 2034
- 7 years, 11 months, 15 days
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract includes extension options
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 5. Lot 5 Community Network Areas 9, 10 and 13
Lots
Lot 5. Lot 5
Supplier
Contract value
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract includes extension options
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 6. Lot 7 Community Network Areas 14, 16 and 17
Lots
Lot 7. Lot 7
Supplier
Contract value
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract includes extension options
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 7. Lot 8 Services to other UK destinations
Lots
Lot 8. Lot 8
Supplier
Contract value
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract includes extension options
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Lot 3
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Lot 4
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Lot 5
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 7. Lot 7
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 8. Lot 8
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot 6. Lot 6
Description
Cornwall Council's Historical Community Network Areas 15, 18 and 19.
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies
Date of decision not to award
14 January 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
CORNWALL FUNERAL SERVICES LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVY-9927-VDRG
Higher Fore Street
Redruth
TR15 2AR
United Kingdom
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 Community Network Areas 1 and 2
Contract 2. Lot 2 Community Network Areas 3 and 4
Contract 3. Lot 3 Community Network Areas 5, 6 and 7
Contract 4. Lot 4 Community Network Areas 8, 11 and 12
Contract 5. Lot 5 Community Network Areas 9, 10 and 13
Contract 7. Lot 8 Services to other UK destinations
THE ARTHUR W BRYANT FUNERAL SERVICE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVX-3282-CHQG
Chapel Of Rest Morwenna Court
Bude
EX23 8AT
United Kingdom
Email: caring@awbryant.co.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 6. Lot 7 Community Network Areas 14, 16 and 17
Contracting authority
Cornwall Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRH-9827-DWLP
County Hall
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Robert Buckley
Email: Robert.Buckley@cornwall.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government