Scope
Reference
DN792586
Description
The Local Authority has the responsibility to provide appropriate, timely and robust arrangements for the collection of a deceased when the death has been referred to the HM Coroner for investigation e.g. where a doctor is unable to sign a death certificate. The Supplier will be required to be available at all times and to respond to call-outs expeditiously.
Total value (estimated)
- £504,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1 + 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKD42 - Blackpool
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 November 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)
19 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 22 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written responses & interview | Quality | 50% | |
| Price | Price | 40% | |
| Social Value | Please see tender documents for an explanation as to how the social value element will be evaluated |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
As the amount of business cannot be guaranteed, contract value is based on historical death rates within the Coroner's jurisdiction and so this amount could alter. Furthermore, should there be any amendments to the jurisdiction, this could impact on numbers
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ae3fab2b-43ab-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ae3fab2b-43ab-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
Contracting authority
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHB-5249-RZVD
PO Box 11, Town Hall
Blackpool
FY1 1NB
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government