Planning

2526-0029 Mortuary Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 09:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 15:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington is currently in the planning stage for a significant procurement process aimed at securing providers for mortuary services, titled "2526-0029 Mortuary Services". This procurement falls under the services category in the public sector and is guided by the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The procurement process is being managed from Islington Town Hall in London, UK, with an anticipated contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2032. The planning notice has been published, with market engagement taking place to inform potential suppliers of upcoming opportunities. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by 8th December 2025, and further procurement notifications are expected around 13th April 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of statutory mortuary services. Companies that possess expertise in secure storage and post-mortem facilities, as well as those that can liaise effectively with H.M. Coroner, will find this tender particularly fitting. Businesses located within close proximity to Islington or able to demonstrate compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and robust data protection standards are especially well-suited to compete. The high value of this procurement, with a gross amount of £1,920,000, underscores the project's potential for long-term business growth within the public sector services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-0029 Mortuary Services

Notice Description

This notice is a PIPELINE NOTICE and therefore is NOT currently a call for competition. For the avoidance of doubt, the Pipeline Notice is intended to provide the most accurate forecast currently available for the council's high value procurement activity, but does not commit the council to procuring any contract and may be amended after publication.

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/031301-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Additional Buyers

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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