Planning

Coroner Service - Body Storage, Mortuary Provision & Histology

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of coroner services, specifically related to body storage, mortuary provision, and histology. This contract falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services and is located in Aylesbury, UK. Currently in the planning stage, a future notice date is anticipated by 3rd August 2026. The planned contract period spans from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031, with an option for renewal extending up to 31st December 2034. The estimated value of this contract is specified at £3,100,000, with a gross amount of £3,720,000. This procurement process is governed under the UKPGA legal framework 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of health services, particularly those specialising in post-mortem facilities and associated support services. SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, as they have been identified as suitable candidates for this opportunity. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can bolster their service portfolio and secure a long-term contract with potential extensions, contributing to their growth and expansion within the public sector. Strategic partnerships with a public authority such as Buckinghamshire Council can provide credibility and create further business opportunities in the regional health services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coroner Service - Body Storage, Mortuary Provision & Histology

Notice Description

To provide storage accommodation, facilities and staff to provide for full and immediate post-mortems (invasive/non-invasive), including paediatrics, high risk and home office forensic post mortems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ea8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046872-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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