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
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
17 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract can be extended by 2 periods of 12 months (24 months total)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKD42 - Blackpool
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Below £5m
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
HAFS (LANCS) LIMITED
- Companies House: 11875831
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQNW-2816-DWWD
7 Bispham Road
Thornton-Cleveleys
FY5 1DG
United Kingdom
Region: UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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