Tender

Body Removals for N&NE Lincolnshire

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking services for "Body Removals for N&NE Lincolnshire," addressing sensitive transportation needs following coroner referrals. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a final submission deadline of 14th April 2026. Ensuring dignified and professional handling during challenging circumstances, this contract involves areas within North Lincolnshire and North-East Lincolnshire. Classified under services using the CPV codes for special-purpose road passenger transport and cadaver transport equipment, the procurement is open and competitive below the threshold. The tender, valued at £133,200.00 gross, embraces electronic submissions, encouraging participation from SMEs and VCSEs particularly situated in Lincolnshire.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport, logistics, and sensitive service delivery. Companies proficient in handling delicate operations involving special-purpose equipment and transportation might find this procurement process appealing. The contract is divided into two lots—North Lincolnshire and North-East Lincolnshire—both of which allow for renewal possibilities extending up to 2029, with a focus on quality (60%) and price (40%) as criteria. Suitable businesses with expertise in the sector and aligning with the tender's requirements can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term partnerships with Lincolnshire County Council, aiding in enhancing both their portfolio and reputation.

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Notice Title

Body Removals for N&NE Lincolnshire

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council has the responsibility to provide appropriate and robust arrangements for the collection and return of bodies whose deaths are referred by the Coroner for investigation. Greater Lincolnshire Coroner's Service aspires to deliver to the residents of Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North-East Lincolnshire a professional, dignified and timely service for all deceased referred to the Coroner. Paramount to achieving this is the importance of successfully commissioning partners to support the smooth running of the service, who will deliver their service with empathy, professionalism and expedience. This contract is particularly delicate in that any arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving the removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders.

Lot Information

North Lincolnshire

North Lincolnshire - provision of body removals

Renewal: 24 Months

North East Lincolnshire

North East Lincolnshire - provision of body removals

Renewal: 24 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066936
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022698-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£111,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 1-2 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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