Scope
Reference
DN780038
Description
Collection of 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.
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 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 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.
Contract 1. Ambulance Service fo His Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire
Lots
Lot 1. Cheshire North - Widnes/Runcorn/Warrington
Lot 2. Cheshire West - Northwich/Chester/Ellesmere Port
Lot 3. Cheshire East - Crewe/Macclesfield
Supplier
Contract value
- £720,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 6 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 October 2025
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, if there are no major performance issues with the provider, to provide continuity of the service until tender is required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Cheshire North - Widnes/Runcorn/Warrington
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Cheshire West - Northwich/Chester/Ellesmere Port
- 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)
Lot 3. Cheshire East - Crewe/Macclesfield
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
BATE & HOLLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 10703888
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQTY-5526-YJJZ
2 Prescot Road
St. Helens
WA10 3UB
United Kingdom
Email: office@bateandholland.com
Website: http://www.bateandholland.com
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Ambulance Service fo His Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire
Contracting authority
Warrington Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBVX-8195-NXYW
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
WA1 1UH
United Kingdom
Email: centralprocurement@warrington.gov.uk
Website: https://warrington.gov.uk
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government