Open tender · United Kingdom · Services
Transportation of bodies on behalf of HM Coroner
Manchester City Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Transportation of bodies on behalf of HM Coroner”. Bids close on 26 October 2026, 11:00 GMT; the estimated value is £1 million. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Transport of bodies for HM Coroner in Manchester, for funeral service providers
Manchester City Council is buying the safe and dignified transfer and transport of bodies within the HM Senior Coroner's jurisdiction, as required by the Coroners & Justice Act 2009. The contract runs from 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2030, with a possible extension to 29 February 2032, and is estimated at £1,000,000 excluding VAT. It is a services contract open to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £1 million
- Contract period
- 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years
- How bids are judged
- Price 40%, Quality 30%, Social Value 20%, Environment 10%
- Published
- 30 Sep 2026
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