Planning

2526-0029 Mortuary Services

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 15:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for mortuary services, titled "2526-0029 Mortuary Services". This is a service tender, categorised within the industry of post-mortem and related services, with statutory needs tied to the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The procurement process is currently at the market engagement stage to gather interest and insights from potential suppliers before a formal tender notice is issued. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest by 8 December 2025. The anticipated contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2033, and providers should ideally be located within three miles of Islington Town Hall, London, to facilitate the timely delivery of services.

This procurement presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the mortuary and funeral services industry, as it requires capabilities like the secure storage of deceased persons, provision of post-mortem facilities, and support services for the H.M. Coroner. Businesses with expertise in handling sensitive services, compliance with health and safety standards, and adherence to Human Tissue Authority guidelines, along with robust data protection measures, would find this opportunity aligned with their offerings. Successful suppliers can expect a gross contract value of approximately £2,142,000, providing a substantial business growth potential over the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-0029 Mortuary Services

Notice Description

Islington Council is seeking to engage with suitably qualified providers for statutory mortuary services. This engagement aims to inform the Council's approach to market and ensure service continuity in line with legal obligations. Scope of Services The requirement includes: * Secure storage of deceased persons * Post-mortem facilities * Associated liaison and support services for H.M. Coroner The Council proposes that facilities are located within close proximity to the borough (ideally within 3 miles of Islington Town Hall) to help minimise distress for bereaved families and enable timely examinations. Statutory Context These services are essential to meet obligations under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 and to support the Coroner's statutory functions. Provider Expectations Interested organisations should be able to demonstrate: * Compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and Human Tissue Authority standards * Robust data protection and confidentiality measures * Capacity to deliver sensitive, dignified care Next Steps This notice is issued for market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. Providers wishing to express interest or contribute to this engagement should register interest in this opportunity via the Council's e-procurement portal, ProContract at https://procontract.due-north.com by 08/12/2025

Planning Information

The Council is publishing this notice to inform the market of its intention to procure mortuary services and to invite expressions of interest from any suppliers who may be interested in delivering this service. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal invitation to tender. Its aim is to enhance transparency and competition for the upcoming tender notice. All details provided here may be updated or changed in the final tender notice. The Council reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort the procurement at any stage. The issue of this notice in no way commits the Council to commence a procurement process. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to express interest via https://procontract.due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076570-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,785,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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