Provision of Coroner's Collection Services in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland
Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Coroner's Collection Services in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland
Awarded 01 Feb 2025
Awarded01 Feb 2025
Value£544,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 3mo1y 12mo term, 88% elapsed
Awarded 1 Feb 2025Expires 31 Jan 2027
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Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Central England Co-operative Limited, E.C.
Gilbert Ltd (trading as A Adkinson & Son), and G Seller Independent Funeral Directors for the removal, transportation, and storage of cadavers on behalf of HM Coroners.
The framework agreement is divided into nine geographical lots covering North West Leicestershire, Charnwood, Melton, Rutland, Harborough, Blaby, Hinckley & Bosworth, Oadby & Wigston, and Leicester City, operating on a rota basis.
The contract value is £544,000, with a maximum term of four years (two years with an option to extend for up to two additional years).
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Provision of Coroner's Collection Services in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland
Won by E.C. Gilbert Ltd also Trading as A Adkinson & Son,Central England Co-operative Limited,G Seller Independent Funeral Directors · Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council
£544Kawarded
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