Cornwall Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Mortuary Services for Cornwall Council's Coronial Service (2025-2029)

Awarded 01 Aug 2025

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Awarded01 Aug 2025
Value£1,600,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryHealth & Medical
Expires in 2y 5mo3y 8mo term, 34% elapsed
Awarded 1 Aug 2025Expires 31 Mar 2029

Cornwall Council awarded a contract to Royal Cornwall Hospital's Trust for mortuary services from 2025 to 2029, valued at AUD 1,600,000.

The contract ensures effective procedures for deaths requiring coroner investigation, with the mortuary used for post-mortems and body storage.

The procurement was conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 via a single supplier exception direct award.

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