Tender

Coroner's Body Removals Services

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Coroner's Body Removal Services across several regions within Oxfordshire, including Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, South Oxfordshire, Oxford City, and an all-encompassing area. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and the process follows an open procedure with submissions to be made via the Council's Portal. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 13th November 2025 at 12:00 PM, with an enquiry period ending on 17th October 2025. The contract is valued at £450,000 net and is classified under funeral services.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in funeral and removal services, providing a potential avenue for growth through engagement with a sub-central government entity. Businesses with expertise in handling sensitive services related to coroner processes, and those capable of maintaining high-quality standards under the tender’s weighted criteria, will find this opportunity particularly suitable. With the contract period slated to begin on 1st March 2026 and run until 28th February 2029, businesses can benefit from a stable, long-term engagement with the Oxfordshire County Council. The emphasis on quality and social value, alongside price, suggests that companies with a robust reputation and community impact may be well-positioned to compete successfully in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Coroner's Body Removals Services

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of the Coroner's 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 6. All Area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a186
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059453-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ei790623@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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