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Provision of Coroners Removal Services

Herefordshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Herefordshire Council

Buyer Address: Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane, Hereford, UKG11, HR4 0LE, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
Below threshold - unknown
Value
105600.0 GBP
Published
15 Aug 2025, 11:24
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
15 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
98370000 - Funeral and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
A.W.Hughes & Son, Oak Tree Funeral Services, Serenity Funeral Services (Hereford) Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

A Framework agreement with vetted and compliant suppliers, for the provision of Coroners Removal Services

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Provision of Coroners Removal Services

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