Award

Coroner's Body Removal Services

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 13:59

Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is overseeing the procurement process for Coroner's Body Removal Services within Oxfordshire. This contract, valued at £516,300, is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and will run through to 30th April 2029, with an option for a three-year extension. The procurement follows an open procedure under the UK's legal framework and focuses on cemetery services and cremation. Following the standstill period ending 27th March 2026, the contract is poised for signature on 31st March 2026. The buying organisation is a sub-central public authority located in Oxford, aiming to enhance service provisions across Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, South Oxfordshire, and Oxford City.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in funeral services, tailoring their capabilities to meet the county's specific requirements. Enterprising firms with expertise in funeral or body removal services, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate. The competitive landscape requires innovative solutions to cater to diverse areas within Oxfordshire, allowing companies to expand local networks and consolidate their service offerings. Garnering a substantial value and requiring high-quality standards, this procurement process effectively positions suitable businesses for growth while contributing to public service enhancement.

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Notice Title

Coroner's Body Removal Services

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of the Coroner Body Removal Service in the County of Oxfordshire on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a186
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024093-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£516,300 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGNITY FUNERALS

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