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Transportation of bodies on behalf of HM Coroner

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P-1667International

Response Deadline10/26/2026, 11:00:00 AM UTC

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Manchester City Council is soliciting proposals under solicitation number P-1667 for the safe and dignified transfer and transport of bodies within the jurisdiction of the HM Senior Coroner. This contract is established to fulfill statutory requirements mandated by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, ensuring that all transport services are executed according to the Coroners direction. The services will be performed in Manchester, with an estimated total contract value of 1,000,000 GBP excluding VAT. The contract is scheduled for an initial term of three years, running from March 1, 2027, to March 1, 2030, with a possible two-year extension option that could extend the total duration to February 29, 2032. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are identified as particularly suitable for this opportunity. Interested parties must register and submit their tender documents, including a procurement specific questionnaire, via the Chest e-business portal by the deadline of October 26, 2026, at 11:00 am.

General Info

Manchester City Council seeks proposals for coroner-directed body transport services in Manchester.

Agency

Manchester City Council

NAICS

812210 - Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Tender Notice: Transportation of Bodies on Behalf of HM Coroner

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 30

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 26

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/26/2026, 11:00:00 AM UTCin 24 days

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AgencyManchester City Council

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyManchester City Council

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As per the Coroners & Justice Act 2009, there is a statutory requirement to have processes in place for the HM Senior Coroner to ensure the safe and dignified transfer and transport of bodies within the jurisdiction as per the Coroners' direction.

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