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Mortuary Services at Woodvale Brighton

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of mortuary services at Woodvale Brighton was initiated by East Sussex County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Lewes, UK. The contract, valued at £264,000 over a two-year term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027, was awarded to Brighton and Hove City Council using a direct award method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This process did not involve competition as it was conducted below the procurement threshold. The contract, now in the award stage, was confirmed by the Strategic Procurement Manager for Health and Social Care and the Deputy Chief Executive for East Sussex County Council. The contract has the potential to be extended by up to 12 months, with services covering pathology under CPV 85111800.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in mortuary and related pathology services, particularly those capable of accommodating the demand-led nature of the contract. While Brighton and Hove City Council is a large supplier, smaller firms with expertise in pathology services may find growth opportunities through partnerships or subcontracting to fulfil specific service needs. The strategic nature of this procurement to support the East Sussex Coroner’s office emphasises the necessity for businesses with reliable service delivery and compliance with healthcare service regulations. Engaging in projects of this nature could enhance visibility and credibility in the public sector procurement market.

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Notice Title

Mortuary Services at Woodvale Brighton

Notice Description

Provision of Mortuary Services at Brighton City Mortuary (Woodvale Crematorium) This is a new UK7 CDN replacing ref no: 2026/S 000-052680 due to admin error of incorrect contract term dates. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. ESCC is responsible for funding and supporting the East Sussex Coroner. As part of this responsibility ESCC needs to ensure that Coroner's bodies can be appropriately stored pending a decision as to whether a postmortem examination (PM) is to be carried out and in suitable premises where a PM can take place if required. Total Contract value is PS264,000* (PS88,000 * per annum) * Estimated as demand led. A 2 year contract term from 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2027. Awarded following PSR Direct Award Process A. The decision makers were the Strategic Procurement Manager for Health and Social Care and the Deputy Chief Executive for East Sussex County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052738-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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