Planning

Coroners Body Removals Services

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Oxfordshire County Council, focuses on providing Coroners Body Removals Services across Oxfordshire. This tender is at the Planning stage and falls under the service industry category, particularly related to cemetery and cremation services. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure. Business entities have the opportunity to express their interest in competing for this contract before the deadline on 29th August 2025. The enquiry period ends on 31st July 2025, with the award period concluding by 2nd December 2025. The contract, divided into lots covering different regions within Oxfordshire, is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and end on 28th February 2029.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, body removal, or cemetery maintenance to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies that have experience with tendering for local government contracts and proficiency in managing sensitive and regulated services are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within these fields can leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships with Oxfordshire County Council and potentially pave the way for future engagement in similar public service contracts. The division into lots allows for more targeted bids, accommodating businesses with local operational expertise.

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Notice Title

Coroners Body Removals Services

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of the Coroner Body Removal Service in the County of Oxfordshire on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council. This opportunity is divided into lots based on the following areas: 1. Cherwell 2. West Oxfordshire 3. Vale of White Horse 4. South Oxfordshire 5. Oxford City

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029941-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
olu.akinlabi@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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