Award

Contracts for the Provision of Mortuary Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Kent County Council involves contracts for the provision of mortuary services, crucial for fulfilling obligations under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, and the title of the tender is "Contracts for the Provision of Mortuary Services." This service falls under the industry category of post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies, with the OCP classification ID 33900000. The services are to be delivered across the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract period began on 1st April 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2029, with a total contract value of £7,000,000 GBP. The procurement method employed was a direct award under Regulation 12 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, which enables cooperation between contracting authorities without the need for competitive tendering.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and mortuary services industry, particularly those working with or aiming to partner with NHS Trusts. Given the procurement approach—establishing cooperation between public entities such as NHS Trusts—it suits large-scale organisations accustomed to fulfilling comprehensive service contracts over extended periods. While this specific tender may not directly involve small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large organisations with experience in providing specialised mortuary services and equipment will find it a substantial opportunity to support public health requirements within the UK, fostering long-term partnerships with NHS Trusts in the region.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Contracts for the Provision of Mortuary Services

Notice Description

The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 places a duty on Coroners to investigate deaths that are referred to them if they have reason to think that: The death was violent or unnatural; The cause of death is unknown; or The deceased died while in prison, police custody or another form of state detention. In some cases, the Coroner will order a Post-Mortem (PM) to establish the cause of death, and in such cases, the deceased is taken to one of five NHS mortuaries across Kent and Medway. On behalf of the Kent Senior Coroners, KCC ensures access to body storage and PM facilities across the Kent coroner areas. Contracts with Dartford and Gravesham, East Kent, Medway Maritime and Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trusts for the provision of PM facilities are in place to fulful this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-420e00b0-c6d5-48d5-b837-8f109b47b453
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414804b9-a1c7-4075-88aa-28a4c54bb15f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award under Regulation 12 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Contracts which establish or implement co-operation between contracting authorities)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-420e00b0-c6d5-48d5-b837-8f109b47b453-2026-04-30T14:00:04+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-30T14:00:04+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-420e00b0-c6d5-48d5-b837-8f109b47b453",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "KCC2024",
        "title": "Contracts for the Provision of Mortuary Services",
        "description": "The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 places a duty on Coroners to investigate deaths that are referred to them if they have reason to think that: The death was violent or unnatural; The cause of death is unknown; or The deceased died while in prison, police custody or another form of state detention. In some cases, the Coroner will order a Post-Mortem (PM) to establish the cause of death, and in such cases, the deceased is taken to one of five NHS mortuaries across Kent and Medway. On behalf of the Kent Senior Coroners, KCC ensures access to body storage and PM facilities across the Kent coroner areas. Contracts with Dartford and Gravesham, East Kent, Medway Maritime and Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trusts for the provision of PM facilities are in place to fulful this requirement.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "33900000",
            "description": "Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 7000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Other - Direct Award under Regulation 12 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Contracts which establish or implement co-operation between contracting authorities)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-03-31T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XjVA96JU",
            "name": "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XjVA96JU"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall",
                "locality": "MAIDSTONE",
                "postalCode": "ME141XQ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "alison.blackman@kent.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-334189",
            "name": "Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Darent Valley Hospital Darenth Wood Road Dartford Kent DA2 8DA"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-334190",
            "name": "East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NG"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-334191",
            "name": "Medway NHS Foundation Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Medway NHS Foundation Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-334192",
            "name": "Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 6QQ"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XjVA96JU",
        "name": "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-420e00b0-c6d5-48d5-b837-8f109b47b453-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-03-31T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-04-30T14:00:03+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 7000000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-334189",
                    "name": "Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-334190",
                    "name": "East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-334191",
                    "name": "Medway NHS Foundation Trust"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-334192",
                    "name": "Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414804b9-a1c7-4075-88aa-28a4c54bb15f",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-30T14:00:03+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}