Removal of Bodies for HM Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedRemoval of Bodies for HM Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire
Awarded 30 Jun 2019
Awarded30 Jun 2019
Value£431,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 4mo ago5y term
Awarded 30 June 2019Expired 30 June 2024
About
Gloucestershire County Council awarded a contract to Alexander Burn Ltd Funeral Directors for the removal of bodies on behalf of HM Senior Coroner for Gloucestershire.
The service covers the County of Gloucestershire within a one-hour time frame.
During working hours (08:00–16:00 Monday to Friday), bodies are transported from the place of death directly to Gloucestershire Coroners Court.
Out of hours (16:00–08:00 Monday to Friday and all day on weekends and bank holidays), bodies are removed to the contractor's establishment and stored in appropriate refrigerated storage until the next working day, when they are taken to Gloucestershire Coroners Court for booking in.
The contract value is AUD 431,000.
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