Scope
Reference
25007
Description
The Body Removal contracts are essential for the removal of bodies when a person dies in the community and their death has been referred to H.M. Coroner.
These contracts are typically held by registered funeral directors who perform this duty on behalf of HM Coroner
The Authority requires provider(s) who will carry out the following requirements
1) Body Removal
• Remove the deceased from the community and transport them to the supplier's premises, or occasionally to the nearest mortuary (Addenbrookes Hospital or Peterborough City Hospital).
• Transport the body to the relevant mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
• After the post-mortem, transport the body back to their premises until they are released to the family funeral directors.
• In extreme circumstances, the supplier may be required to collect a body from outside the coronial jurisdiction or transport it out of the jurisdiction.
• The supplier must provide and maintain any necessary accommodation, vehicles, equipment, and materials at their own expense to carry out the service.
(ii) Storage
• Facilities must be local to the jurisdiction and purpose-built or modified specifically for this function.
• They must be able to store the deceased for up to three days following instructions from the coroner, providing suitable storage facilities to meet the contract requirements.
Total value (estimated)
- £674,314 excluding VAT
- £809,176.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 12 October 2028
- Possible extension to 12 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend by two additional periods of 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Cambridge
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a provider to perform Body removal services and Storage services in the Cambridge area
Lot value (estimated)
- £239,680 excluding VAT
- £287,616 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Peterborough
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a provider to perform Body removal services in the Peterborough area
Lot value (estimated)
- £256,800 excluding VAT
- £308,160 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKH11 - Peterborough
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Fenland
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a provider to perform Body removal services Fenland area.
Lot value (estimated)
- £88,917 excluding VAT
- £106,700.40 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Huntingdon and St Neots
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a provider to perform Body removal services Huntingdon and St Neots area
Lot value (estimated)
- £88,917 excluding VAT
- £106,700.40 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Cambridge
Lot 2. Peterborough
Lot 3. Fenland
Lot 4. Huntingdon and St Neots
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The opportunity can be found in ProContract via the following link:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 September 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 April 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government