Transportation of Bodies for HM Coroner for Exeter and Greater Devon
Devon County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedTransportation of Bodies for HM Coroner for Exeter and Greater Devon
Awarded 01 Nov 2016
Awarded01 Nov 2016
Value£330,000.00
AgencyDevon County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Nov 2016Expired 31 Oct 2019
About
Devon County Council awarded a contract to Le Roy Funeral Service (A.
G.
Down trading as), E.
A.
Dodd & Son Honiton, and Friendship and Sons Funeral Directors for the transportation of bodies on behalf of HM Coroner for Exeter and Greater Devon.
The framework agreement covers the efficient, timely, and professional removal of bodies to the Coroner's chosen destination within Exeter and Greater Devon, and may include long-distance transfers within the UK when required.
The contract addresses the Coroner's responsibility to remove bodies from the scene of death to the mortuary pending investigation, primarily for community deaths referred to the Coroner.
The expected contract value is between £450,000 and £480,000.
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Transportation of Bodies for HM Coroner for Exeter and Greater Devon
Won by Le Roy Funeral Service,(A. G. Down trading as) E. A. Dodd & Son Honiton,Friendship and sons funeral directors · Devon County Council
£330Kawarded
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