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    ContractsBody Removal and Storage Services for Coroner Cases in Darlington and County Durham
    Awarded contract

    Body Removal and Storage Services for Coroner Cases in Darlington and County Durham

    Awarded
    £200k
    Published 2 Sept 2026

    The Council is seeking a provider to deliver dignified body removal, transportation, and temporary storage services for the Coroner's Office in County Durham and Darlington.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 2 Sept 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £200k
    Published 2 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £200,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Healthcare & Medical
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • WF
      WHITEHOUSE FUNERAL SERVICE LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    2 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Council is seeking a qualified provider to deliver body removal, transportation, and temporary storage services for HM Coroner covering County Durham and Darlington areas. The successful provider will be responsible for the dignified and timely removal of deceased persons from their place of death, safe transportation to designated mortuary facilities, and provision of temporary storage when mortuary capacity is full. All services must comply with coronial requirements, relevant legislation, professional standards, and Health and Safety regulations. The provider must demonstrate experience in handling deceased persons with appropriate sensitivity, respect, and care, as well as maintaining proper documentation and communication with coroners, families, and mortuary staff. This is an essential public service contract requiring reliability, discretion, and professional conduct.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In this category, DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. WHITEHOUSE FUNERAL SERVICE LIMITED1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f076

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