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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£2,880,000Add to pipeline

008942 - Provision of Coroners Transport Service

Awarded to KEVIN FOSTER FUNERAL SERVICES LTD, Regent Funeral Services Ltd

Newcastle City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 3 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 16 September 2025

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Overview

Newcastle City Council and North Tyneside Borough Council have established a framework agreement for the provision of coroners transport services across two lots, valued at approximately £2.88 million. The contract was awarded on 12 December 2025 to Kevin Foster Funeral Services Ltd and Regent Funeral Services Ltd. The service is now in delivery or complete.

Contracting authority

  • 4 live opportunities · 155 awarded contracts

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PBHM-6848-TWYG

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  • North Tyneside Borough Council

    Buyer

    North Tyneside, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PYBQ-4733-WWLW

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Lots (2)

  • Lot 1 - Newcastle

    Newcastle Wards - Service for Coroner's Transport. Approx £240,000 PA (depending on requirement). Please see specification (Appendix A)

    £1,440,000Won by Regent Funeral Services Ltd
  • Lot 2 - North Tyneside

    North Tyneside Wards - Service for Coroner's Transport. Approx £240,000 PA (depending on requirement). Please see specification (Appendix A)

    £1,440,000Won by KEVIN FOSTER FUNERAL SERVICES LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,880,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 April 2025
Questions by
9 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Funeral and related services

Award outcome

Award date
12 December 2025
Contract period
25 March 2026 → 24 March 2030
Winners
  • KEVIN FOSTER FUNERAL SERVICES LTD
  • Regent Funeral Services Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    25 February 2026

  2. Contract

    7 January 2026

  3. Tender Update

    15 July 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    15 July 2025

  5. Planning Update

    3 April 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    3 April 2025

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