Scope
Reference
DN780038
Description
The Tender is to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to collect bodies treated as sudden deaths and transport such to mortuaries identified by the Coroner or her authorised representative.
The Service will be delivered within the Cheshire boundaries namely Macclesfield, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Widnes and Warrington.
The contract will be divided into Lots as follows:
Lot 1 - Cheshire North - Widnes/Runcorn/Warrington
Lot 2 - Cheshire West - Northwich/Chester/Ellesmere Port
Lot 3 - Cheshire East - Crewe/Macclesfield
Total value (estimated)
- £720,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 February 2026 to 27 February 2029
- Possible extension to 27 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two 12 month extensions available to use if the provider is ensuring value for money and a consistently good service.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Lot 1. Cheshire North - Widnes/Runcorn/Warrington
Description
The Tender is to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to collect bodies treated as sudden deaths and transport such to mortuaries identified by the Coroner or her authorised representative.
Lot value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Cheshire West - Northwich/Chester/Ellesmere Port
Description
The Tender is to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to collect bodies treated as sudden deaths and transport such to mortuaries identified by the Coroner or her authorised representative within Cheshire West.
Lot value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Cheshire East - Crewe/Macclesfield
Description
The Tender is to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to collect bodies treated as sudden deaths and transport such to mortuaries identified by the Coroner or her authorised representative within Cheshire East.
Lot value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Cheshire North - Widnes/Runcorn/Warrington
Lot 2. Cheshire West - Northwich/Chester/Ellesmere Port
Lot 3. Cheshire East - Crewe/Macclesfield
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Response | Quality | 18% |
| Business Plan | Quality | 12% |
| Resources | Quality | 6% |
| Service Delivery | Quality | 6% |
| Health & Safety | Quality | 6% |
| Reporting | Quality | 6% |
| Social Value | Quality | 6% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Warrington Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBVX-8195-NXYW
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
WA1 1UH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kathy Lang
Telephone: +441925443322
Email: centralprocurement@warrington.gov.uk
Website: https://www.warrington.go.uk
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government