Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd1-cd3a-73d8-8cb6-748fbd5d537c/the-select-provider-list-for-hm-coroner-removals-transport-storage awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Select Provider List for HM Coroner Removals, Transport & Storage [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value £3,000,000 Published 26 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 9 Feb 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 3 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council wishes to develop a Select Provider List for HM Coroner Removals, Transport and Storage. This opportunity is primarily for the removal and transport of the deceased from the place of death, within the boundaries of County Durham and Darlington, to one of the following nominated mortuaries: - Darlington Memorial Hospital - University Hospital of North Durham - Newcastle Freeman Hospital There may also be a requirement of body storage should the above mortuaries exceed capacity. Providers will be asked if they are able to offer storage (in line with paragraph 2.1 - Lot 3 of the specification) at the request of the Senior Coroner. Durham County Council is seeking multiple Providers who can deliver the service(s) specified and the Select Provider List has THREE Lots (each Lot is divided into sub-lots relating to geographical areas) as detailed below based on category required. Bidders can apply for one, two, or all three lots. The Select Provider List is an open agreement where, at any time, any Provider that meets the required standards in the Selection Questionnaire can bid. However, should the Council deem there be sufficient providers to meet need then the Select Provider List may be closed and re-opened as required. The Council has the discretion to open and close selected Lots and not all Lots should it choose to. However, at the discretion of the Council, the Select Provider List may remain closed should commissioners deem there be sufficient members to meet demand. The Council makes no guarantee to any Provider that they will be awarded any work under this Select Provider List and no guarantee is made in respect of any volume of work under any such agreement, or in aggregate under the contract. The Contract provides for no form of exclusivity and the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of these Services. Each Provider should understand that their submission constitutes an acceptance to the Council of the terms of the Contract. The contract affords the Provider merely the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Council for the provision of services. Read full description ## CPV classification Funeral and related services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0601fb-2026-03-26T09:29:08Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0601fb-2026-03-26T09:29:08Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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