Services to HM Coroner in Torbay and South Devon

In the unfortunate case of a violent, sudden or suspicious death it is the responsibility of H.M. Coroner to remove bodies from the scene to complete the necessary inquest.

The Coroner for Torbay also has responsibility for areas outside the Bay (parts of Teignbridge and parts of South Hams).

The Devon and Cornwall Police Constabulary Control Centre is responsible for the initial instruction for collection of the body.

This new Contract is for the collections and removals (of the deceased) service, on behalf of H.M. Coroner, by a sole service provider, covering Torbay and the surrounding areas of Teignbridge and the South Hams.

Please refer to the tender documents for full details of the requirements.

Additional information: The tender documents are publicly available on the Portal in PDF format (read only). However, applicants wishing to respond, must be registered on Supplying The South West and in the 'Respond' area of the opportunity, in order to access the Word/Excel format versions of the documents, for completion and submission.

Tender Documents

• Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder → — Award notice
• Supplying The South West tendering portal → — Tender notice