Coroner's Removal Contract
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The Coroner's Removal Contract, facilitated by the London Borough of Southwark as the lead authority, serves the Inner South London Coroner's Court Consortium comprising Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The procurement process follows an open procedure for services within the "Other community, social and personal services" category, specifically providing coroner removals covering designated London borough geographical areas. The tender reached the award stage with contracts signed on 13 June 2025, each covering distinct borough assignments.
The initial contract period spans three years, with options to extend potentially adding value based on demand. The London Boroughs of Lambeth and Lewisham, along with Southwark and Greenwich, form the procurement hub, focusing on service commencement as early as the start of the post-award period in March 2025. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation, health, and related funeral services, suited for execution in line with regional requirements.
Large enterprises and SMEs with a robust local presence and expertise in delivering quality, value for money, and innovative services, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, as demonstrated by the successful bids of HATS Group Limited and Mears Family Funerals Limited. The procurement process not only supports infrastructural service delivery but also provides an expansion avenue for businesses aiming to strengthen ties with public sector entities in the metropolitan London area. Hence, companies able to fulfill the coroner's removal services with resilience and innovative solutions could experience significant growth through strategic engagement with such public contracts.
Coroner's Removal Contract for the Inner South London Coroner's Court Consortium (ISLCCC), comprising the London Councils of Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark and the Royal Borough of Greenwich, with Southwark Council acting as the lead authority for the administrative areas of the ISLCC. The areas to be covered by the contract are divided into geographical lot areas as follows: (i) Lot A : covering the administrative areas of the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark; and (ii) Lot B : covering the administrative areas of the London Borough of Lewisham and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The contractor is to provide a coroner removals service for the transportation of bodies from the place of death to a nominated public mortuary as instructed by the coroner.
Lot A : Coroner's Removal Contract for the Inner South London Coroner's Court Consortium, comprising the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. The contractor to provide a coroner removals service for the transportation of bodies from the place of death within the two boroughs to a nominated public mortuary as instructed by the coroner and body tissue removal as instructed. The contract is for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend for any period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) further years.
Lot B : Coroner's Removal Contract for the Inner South London Coroner's Court Consortium, comprising the London Borough of Lewisham and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The contractor to provide a coroner removals service for the transportation of bodies from the place of death within the two boroughs to a nominated public mortuary as instructed by the coroner and body tissue removal as instructed. The contract is for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend for any period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) further years.
Lot A : Coroner's Removal Contract for the Inner South London Coroner's Court Consortium, comprising the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. The contractor to provide a coroner removals service for the transportation of bodies from the place of death within the two boroughs to a nominated public mortuary as instructed by the coroner and body tissue removal as instructed. The contract is for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend for any period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) further years. Additional information: The value of each Lot is estimated as the value depends on the volume demand of the service provided.
Lot B : Coroner's Removal Contract for the Inner South London Coroner's Court Consortium, comprising the London Borough of Lewisham and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The contractor to provide a coroner removals service for the transportation of bodies from the place of death within the two boroughs to a nominated public mortuary as instructed by the coroner and body tissue removal as instructed. The contract is for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend for any period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) further years. Additional information: The value of each Lot is estimated as the value depends on the volume demand of the service provided.
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