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Deceased Collection and Transport Services for Mid and South Essex

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has successfully awarded contracts for the provision of deceased collection and transport services in the Mid and South Essex areas. The procurement process, titled "Deceased Collection and Transport Services for Mid and South Essex," falls under the funeral services category. The services are divided into four lots: Southend, Rochford & Castle Point; Thurrock, Basildon & Brentwood; Chelmsford & Maldon; and Braintree. The procurement method was limited, tailored for below-threshold competitions, addressing a regional requirement within United Kingdom's UKH3 region. The contract stage is currently in the award phase, with contracts signed on 6th March 2026 and effective from 1st April 2026 for five months, with potential extensions up to March 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, primarily for businesses in the funeral services industry. Entities like large firms, such as Dignity Funerals Limited, and SMEs like Daniel Robinson & Sons Ltd., can leverage these contracts to expand their service offerings across Essex. With contracts spanning multiple local councils, these opportunities provide excellent avenues for businesses involved in logistics and transport services related to funerals to secure long-term engagements. Such contracts help businesses strengthen their regional presence and potentially increase their service capacities by catering to these localised needs.

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Notice Title

Deceased Collection and Transport Services for Mid and South Essex

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of deceased collection and transport services for the Mid and South Essex areas for the following Lots: * Lot 1: Southend, Rochford & Castle Point * Lot 2: Thurrock, Basildon & Brentwood * Lot 3: Chelmsford & Maldon * Lot 4: Braintree

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023058-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DANIEL ROBINSON & SONS

DIGNITY FUNERALS

Further Information

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