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Transportation of bodies on behalf of HM Coroner

Manchester City Council · Local authority

In brief

Manchester City Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (North West).

The estimated value is £1,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11am, Monday 26 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11am, Friday 16 October 2026
Bids by: 11am, Monday 26 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 30% · Social Value 20% · Environment 10% · Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 42 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

As per the Coroners & Justice Act 2009, there is a statutory requirement to have processes in place for the HM Senior Coroner to ensure the safe and dignified transfer and transport of bodies within the jurisdiction as per the Coroners' direction.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 25 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 11am, Friday 16 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092604-2026

About the buyer

Manchester City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust4 contracts
Bha for Equality2 contracts
Centennial Property Limited2 contracts
Great Places Housing Group Limited2 contracts
Specialist Care Team Limited2 contracts
42nd Street - Community-based Resource for Young People Under Stress1 contract
Age Concern Manchester (t/a Age UK Manchester)1 contract
Alliance Disposables Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Manchester City Council

From notice 092604-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.