Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 17, 2025

Purpose: To seek Cabinet approval to procure and award a contract for the provision of body removal services on behalf of Gloucestershire Coroner service

Content: Cllr Paul Hodgkinson sought approval to procure and award a contract for the provision of body removal services on behalf of Gloucestershire Coroner service   Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to:     Delegate authority to the Chief Fire Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities and Fire, to: 1.              Conduct a competitive procurement process in respect of a contract for the provision of body removal services. The proposed contract shall continue for a term of 5 years and include an option to extend its term for a further period of 2 years on its fifth anniversary (i.e., 5+2 years). 2.              Award the above contract to the preferred tenderer. 3.              Determine whether to exercise the above extension option